A Beethoven biography book recommendation Jan Swafford’s biography of Beethoven is not ‘just another book’ on the great master. He manages to be as complete as possible without being too academic or ruining the intimate tone of the book. The author covers a historical period of a lifetime including the Enlightenment, the Napoleonic wars, the peace treaty followed by, and …
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Some books, movies or lectures we remember for years, maybe for a lifetime. For me, Robert Greenberg’s courses, especially the The Symphonies of Beethoven, is such an experience. In this audio course Greenberg covers Beethoven’s symphonies in 32 lectures. In the duration of 24 hours and 12 minutes, the course will guide you not only in the history of his …
In the past, learning piano could be a daunting experience, but not anymore! Thanks to today’s technology learning can be easy and fun. No question, the best way to learn piano is with a piano teacher! However, there are alternatives that are worth looking at. Online piano learning services offer great flexibility, you can practice anytime and anywhere. For many, …