250 Years of Ludwig van Beethoven

The combination of formal freedom and an approach that entailed developing compositions from material with fewer tones, allowed Beethoven to...

The combination of formal freedom and an approach that entailed developing compositions from material with fewer tones, allowed Beethoven to find the means, in his later works, to use a ”poetic idea“ to revitalise the traditional artistic form of the fugue.

A reference book that brings the great musician to life in short, often surprising texts. For all Beethoven experts, and...

A reference book that brings the great musician to life in short, often surprising texts. For all Beethoven experts, and those who want to become experts.

This informative and entertaining picture of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s life shows the artist from his romantic side and presents the...

This informative and entertaining picture of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s life shows the artist from his romantic side and presents the great love of his life.

”Beethoven for Know-Alls“ shows us a less familiar side to the composer, providing interesting facts and strange background details from...

”Beethoven for Know-Alls“ shows us a less familiar side to the composer, providing interesting facts and strange background details from his life and work.

A wide-ranging journey through the music of Beethoven. Alongside excerpts from the symphonies and the opera ”Fidelio“, we hear the...

A wide-ranging journey through the music of Beethoven. Alongside excerpts from the symphonies and the opera ”Fidelio“, we hear the popular ”Romance for Violin and Orchestra“, a ”Turkish March“, the mysterious ”Ghost Trio“, ”Sonata for Horn and Piano“ and an Irish folk song about ”The Elfin Fairies“.

A graphic novel with tales about Beethoven‘s genius as well as anecdotes showing his less heroic side....

A graphic novel with tales about Beethoven‘s genius as well as anecdotes showing his less heroic side.

Beethoven as a son, as a brother and as a man in love, as one consumed by anger and doubts,...

Beethoven as a son, as a brother and as a man in love, as one consumed by anger and doubts, but above all as a child of the revolution, who broke entirely new ground with his music.

For a long time, Beethoven (1770- 1827) was seen as a national hero, as a musical genius or as a...

For a long time, Beethoven (1770- 1827) was seen as a national hero, as a musical genius or as a consummate master of form. In his large-scale biography of the composer, Jost Hermand attempts to trace Beethoven‘s almost utopian yearning for a ”better world“.

In her biography, Kirsten Jüngling shows us who was really behind the great works that Ludwig van Beethoven left the...

In her biography, Kirsten Jüngling shows us who was really behind the great works that Ludwig van Beethoven left the world: an entirely inconsistent, moody and misanthropic man who lost his mother when he was 17 and who suffered at the hands of a domineering father. A multifaceted depiction of his life that brings Beethoven much closer to us than most biographies have done before.

In this biography, Matthias Henke presents us with a new picture of Ludwig van Beethoven – no longer idealised, and...

In this biography, Matthias Henke presents us with a new picture of Ludwig van Beethoven – no longer idealised, and caught up in tensions between Bonn and Vienna.

Martin Geck, one of the most important Beethoven aficionados, takes an unconventional approach to show us the universe of this...

Martin Geck, one of the most important Beethoven aficionados, takes an unconventional approach to show us the universe of this once-in-a-century genius. Through charming and informative portraits, Geck examines the main themes of Beethoven, of his contemporaries and of those who came after him, and in so doing, he explains the composer‘s undying reputation.

A musical picture book about the Ninth Symphony! Rudolf Herfurtner takes us on a musical journey, from the origins of...

A musical picture book about the Ninth Symphony! Rudolf Herfurtner takes us on a musical journey, from the origins of the world-famous Ninth Symphony through to its debut performance. On the way he looks at Beethoven‘s life, recounts the background story of the premiere in exciting detail and, in so doing, opens the way for adults and children alike to experience the composer‘s marvellous music. With accompanying CD.

Albrecht Selge‘s novel talks about Beethowen, Bethofn and many others, in a tale that is atmospheric and strange, sometimes sad...

Albrecht Selge‘s novel talks about Beethowen, Bethofn and many others, in a tale that is atmospheric and strange, sometimes sad but with frequent moments of surprising humour. A playful yet respectful look at the man and his music.

When the young palace steward Sebastian Reiser arrives in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is just preparing for the premiere of...

When the young palace steward Sebastian Reiser arrives in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is just preparing for the premiere of his Ninth Symphony. The whole city is feverishly awaiting the concert in the Kärntnertortheater. But the performance is controversial – not just for the conservative music-lovers but also amongst the illegal fraternities. Reiser is given a chance to take part in the orchestra and gets drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue and shrouded politics.

The nine symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are milestones of musical history. Karl-Heinz Ott invites us on a literary-philosophically inspired...

The nine symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are milestones of musical history. Karl-Heinz Ott invites us on a literary-philosophically inspired journey: Why does this music still exert such a fascination? For established fans and newcomers alike!

Using a time machine, the 12-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven arrives in today‘s Bonn. He can only get back to his...

Using a time machine, the 12-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven arrives in today‘s Bonn. He can only get back to his own time if he solves a riddle.

This book uses anecdotal stories to trace the details of Beethoven‘s life....

This book uses anecdotal stories to trace the details of Beethoven‘s life.

Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen recounts the stages of Beethoven‘s life story and describes more profoundly the composer‘s musical and intellectual development. He...

Hans-Joachim Hinrichsen recounts the stages of Beethoven‘s life story and describes more profoundly the composer‘s musical and intellectual development. He shows us how Beethoven translated into music the contemporary ideas – coined by Kant – of moral self-determination and a rational approach to religion.

Konrad Beikircher – cabaret artist, author and music expert – has put together a collection of curious, moving and humorous...

Konrad Beikircher – cabaret artist, author and music expert – has put together a collection of curious, moving and humorous details from the great composer‘s everyday life.

Sophia Mott shows the composer from his romantic side and introduces the most important women in his life, including Josephine...

Sophia Mott shows the composer from his romantic side and introduces the most important women in his life, including Josephine and Therese Brunsvik, Bettina von Arnim, Antonie Brentano and Countess Marie von Erdődy.