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OverviewThe story of the composition and revolutionary impact of Beethoven's Third Symphony, 'the Eroica'. In 1805, the world of music was set on its ears by a new work from a German composer. Intellectually and emotionally, Beethoven's Third Symphony, the 'Eroica', was revolutionary music. After those first two stunning chords, Western music was never the same again. And the whiff of actual political revolution was woven into the work, for it was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, a dangerous hero for a composer dependent on conservative royal patronage. James Hamilton-Paterson reconstructs this great moment in Western culture, the shock of the music and the symphony's long afterlife. The Landmark Library is a testament to the achievements of mankind from the late stone age to the present day. Each volume is handsomely illustrated and carries a text of 25,000 words devoted to a crucial theme in the history of civilization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James Hamilton-PatersonPublisher: Head of Zeus Imprint: Head of Zeus Volume: 3 ISBN: 9781786695987ISBN 10: 1786695987 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 01 December 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'The writing is as indulgent as the cover suggests is will be, with a very literate and well-researched body of text ... any fan of classical music who seeks to improve their contextual knowledge and understanding will benefit, and enjoy, this book' Fontes Artis Musicae. Author InformationJames Hamilton-Paterson's novel Gerontius won a Whitbread Prize. His many books include the bestselling Empire of the Clouds, Marked for Death and Music: Stories. A passionate musician, he now lives in Austria. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |