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Beethoven, Ludwig van

Breuning, Gerhard Von. Memories of Beethoven: From the House of the Black-Robed Spaniards. Cambridge University Press, 1992. Recollections by the young Von Breuning of Beethoven's last years; originally published in 1874.

Clive, Peter P. Beethoven and his World: A Biographical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 2002. A comprehensive survey of the composer and all those with whom he was associated.

Cooper, Barry. Beethoven. Oxford University Press, 2000. Incorporates the latest international research on many aspects of the composer's life and work.

Davies, Peter J. The Character of a Genius: Beethoven in Perspective. Greenwood, 2001. An exploration of Beethoven's dark and complex character.

Jones, David Wyn. Life of Beethoven. Cambridge University Press, 2001. A biography that places the great German composer's work in the context of the musical life of the period.

Lockwood, Lewis. Beethoven: The Music and the Life. Norton, 2002. Offers fresh insights into Beethoven's life and career.

Rosen, Charles. The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven. Norton, 1997. Traces musical styles used by these composers, including the influence of Haydn and Mozart on Beethoven.

Solomon, Maynard. Beethoven. Rev. ed. Schirmer, 2001. A major biography and reinterpretation.

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