Ludwig van Beethoven
Evan French
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in Western classical music. Born in Bonn, he showed prodigious musical talent from a young age and moved to Vienna to study under composers like Joseph Haydn.
Beethoven’s career is typically divided into three periods:
Early periodMiddle period ("Heroic")Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)Symphony No. 5Piano Concerto No. 5Late periodNinth Symphonylate string quartetsA defining aspect of his life was his progressive hearing loss, which began in his late 20s and led to near-total deafness. Despite this, he continued to compose groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of form and expression.
Beethoven's legacy endures as a symbol of artistic genius, resilience, and the transformative power of music.
Duration - 41m.
Author - Evan French.
Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in Western classical music. Born in Bonn, he showed prodigious musical talent from a young age and moved to Vienna to study under composers like Joseph Haydn. Beethoven’s career is typically divided into three periods: Early periodMiddle period ("Heroic")Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)Symphony No. 5Piano Concerto No. 5Late periodNinth Symphonylate string quartetsA defining aspect of his life was his progressive hearing loss, which began in his late 20s and led to near-total deafness. Despite this, he continued to compose groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of form and expression. Beethoven's legacy endures as a symbol of artistic genius, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Duration - 41m. Author - Evan French. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:04:16
Chapter 1
Duration:00:03:54
Chapter 2
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 3
Duration:00:03:28
Chapter 4
Duration:00:03:35
Chapter 5
Duration:00:03:29
Chapter 6
Duration:00:03:43
Chapter 7
Duration:00:03:25
Chapter 8
Duration:00:03:36
Chapter 9
Duration:00:03:29
Chapter 10
Duration:00:04:09
Closing
Duration:00:00:40