Beethoven and the Construction of Genius: Musical Politics in Vienna, 1792-1803

By Tia DeNora

Book Overview

In this provocative account Tia DeNora reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. She explores the changing musical world of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520211588
• ISBN13: 9780520211582
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.9" x 0.6" x 6.0"