Beethoven Impressions By His Contemporaries

Paperback blue “Beethoven Impressions By His Contemporaries” edited by O.G. Sonneck The almost legendary disorder of Beethoven’s house his eating habits his growing deafness and ill health his tendency to be suspicious of friends his fault schedule of work his famous contempt for etiquette his daily walks in all weathers his abilities as pianist sight reader improviser and conductor all these traits and characteristics are described in this book by contemporary friends and acquaintances of the great composer.