Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-313) and index.
Table of Contents
Calendar of Beethoven's life, works and related events -- Beethoven's family tree -- Who's who of Beethoven's contemporaries -- Historical background -- Musical background -- Beethoven as an individual -- Beethoven's beliefs and opinions -- Biographical and musical source material -- A conspectus of Beethoven's music -- The music -- Performance practice in Beethoven's day -- Reception -- Beethoven literature.