The Essential Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist, who is regarded as one of the most influential composers in classical music. During his career, he wrote symphonies, piano sonatas, one opera, and piano concertos. Beethoven started to lose his hearing at the age of 26, and was thought to be completely deaf by his mid-40s. As his hearing got worse, Beethoven struggled to communicate with people. Beethoven’s greatest classical pieces include the Ninth Symphony, Fur Elise, the Fifth Symphony, and the Moonlight Sonata which are known throughout the world. Beethoven died in Vienna after a long illness that has been attributed to various causes.
Here are some books about Beethoven that can be checked out from our catalog:
Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph by Jan Swafford
Beethoven by Maynard Solomon
Beethoven: The Man Revealed by John Suchet
Beethoven: His Life and Music by Jeremy Siepmann
Experiencing Beethoven: A Listener’s Companion by Geoffrey Holden Block
The Ninth: Beethoven and The World in 1824 by Harvey Sachs
Ludwig Van Beethoven: A Revolutionary Composer by Joanne Mattern (juvenile book)
Here is a sampling of Music CDs that can be checked out from our catalog:
The Complete Piano Sonatas and Concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphonie Nr. 5, C-moll, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano sonata in A flat major, op. 26 by Ludwig van Beethoven
My First Beethoven Album by Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven’s Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies arranged by Richard Perlmutter
Beethoven’s Wig 3: Many More Sing Along Symphonies arranged by Richard Perlmutter
Here are some juvenile e-books about Beethoven that can be checked out from Hoopla:
Beethoven by Ann Rachlin
Ludwig van Beethoven by Jeff Maupa
Beethoven For Kids by Helen Bauer
Bold Composer by Judith Pinkerton Josephson
Beethoven’s Heroic Symphony by Anna Harwell Celenza
Here are some e-books about Beethoven that can be checked out from Hoopla:
Beethoven by George Alexander Fischer
Beethoven’s Letters by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven – Fur Elise and Other Bagatelles (Songbook) by Matthew Edwards
Beethoven For a Later Age by Edward Dusinberre
Beethoven – His Spiritual Development by J.W.N. Sullivan
Here are various printed music pieces that can be checked out from Hoopla:
Fingerpicking Beethoven (Songbook) by Unknown
Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1-5 Transcribed for Solo Piano by Franz Liszt
Beethoven’s Piano Music by Victor Lederer
Beethoven – Selected Piano Works (Songbook) by Matthew Edwards
Beethoven for Guitar (Songbook) by Unknown
Romance in G Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Bagatelles, Rondos and Other Shorter Works for Piano by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Here is a sampling of Music CDs that can be checked out from Hoopla:
Beethoven: Beethoven for Kids by Roberto McClausland-dieppa
Beethoven for Babies by Various Artists
Beethoven Favorites for Children by Various Artists
Beethoven’s Wig 2: More Sing Along Symphonies
Beethoven by the Australian Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven by the Symphony Orchestra of Moscow State Philharmonic Society
Beethoven: The Nine Symphonies Complete by Various Artists
Beethoven: Overtures by Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: The Essentials by Various Artists
The Very Best of Beethoven by Various Artists