Sketch of Handel and Beethoven by Thomas Hanly Ball
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| Author | Ball, Thomas Hanly |
|---|---|
| Title |
Sketch of Handel and Beethoven Two Lectures, Delivered in the Lecture Hall of the Wimbledon Village Club, on Monday Evening, Dec. 14, 1863; and Monday Evening, Jan. 11, 1864 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Sketch of Handel and Beethoven" by Thomas Hanly Ball is a biographical work consisting of two lectures delivered in the early 1860s. The book examines the lives and contributions of two towering figures in classical music: George Frederick Handel and Ludwig van Beethoven. Written during the Victorian era, it likely reflects the cultural and intellectual currents of the time, offering insights into the significance of music and its celebrated composers. The content of the book weaves together biographical sketches of Handel and Beethoven, detailing their formative years, struggles, and eventual triumphs as musicians. Ball discusses Handel's early life, his passion for music against his father's wishes, and his landmark compositions, such as "The Messiah." Similarly, he explores Beethoven's journey, from his childhood in Bonn to his development as a composer in Vienna, while accentuating his personal challenges, including his eventual deafness. Through anecdotes, analyses of their works, and reflections on their legacies, the author paints a vivid portrait of these artists, emphasizing the impact of their music on society and their enduring relevance in the world of classical music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 |
| Subject | Composers -- Germany -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27502 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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