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For most of the last ten years of Beethoven's life, Anton Schindler was closely associated with the composer as pupil, secretary, servant, and factotum. This relationship gave him an incomparable vantage point for writing a personalized, detailed biography of the great man.In 1840 Schindler published the first, hastily written version of the biography, which was translated into English the following year by Ignaz Moscheles, the eminent pianist and Beethoven disciple. It was not until 1860, however, that Schindler published a carefully written, thoroughly revised edition, containing a great deal of new material. It is this third edition that is reprinted here in an English translation by Constance S. Jolly.Extensively annotated by Beethoven scholar Donald W. MacArdle, this edition of the biography offers not only Schindler's intimate view of the composer his music, how he was viewed by his contemporaries, his personality, deafness and irascible behavior, and other aspects of his daily life but incorporates 100 years of subsequent Beethoven research. The result is an indispensable source of information about one of history's greatest musical geniuses a standard reference work as appealing to the general music lover as it is essential to the Beethoven scholar.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Beethoven As I Knew Him'? A: The author of 'Beethoven As I Knew Him' is Anton Felix Schindler, who was closely associated with Beethoven as his pupil and secretary.
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography? A: The biography focuses on Schindler's personal experiences with Beethoven, offering insights into his music, personality, and daily life, as well as his relationships with contemporaries.
- Q: What edition of the biography is included in this book? A: This book includes the third edition of the biography, published in 1860, which has been carefully revised and contains new material.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both casual readers and scholars? A: Yes, this edition is appealing to both general music lovers and Beethoven scholars, as it combines Schindler's intimate view with extensive annotations from Beethoven scholar Donald W. MacArdle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 560 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Beethoven As I Knew Him' published? A: The book was published on February 17, 2011.
- Q: What additional research is included in this edition? A: This edition incorporates 100 years of subsequent Beethoven research, enhancing the original biography with updated information and context.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of History & Criticism.