Description:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), a German composer and pianist, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras.
Known for his emotionally charged and groundbreaking compositions, including the Ninth Symphony and "Moonlight Sonata," Beethoven overcame deafness to create some of the most influential and best-loved works in the history of Western classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Beethoven's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.
Brief description: Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.
Review Quotes:
"Facts and other facets of the careers of some of the world's most famous classical music composers are well-presented in these simple, straightforward narratives that include illustrations and photographs . . . . [I]nformative and factual."--School Library Journal
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