Eroica by James Hamilton-Paterson
In 1805, the world of music was set on its ears by a new work from a German composer. Intellectually and emotionally, Beethoven's Third Symphony, the 'Eroica', was revolutionary music. After those first two stunning chords, Western music was never the same again. And the whiff of actual political revolution was woven into the work, for it was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, a dangerous hero for a composer dependent on conservative royal patronage. James Hamilton-Paterson reconstructs this great moment in Western culture, the shock of the music and the symphony's long afterlife. The Landmark Library is a testament to the achievements of mankind from the late stone age to the present day. Each volume is handsomely illustrated and carries a text of 25,000 words devoted to a crucial theme in the history of civilization.
The writing is as indulgent as the cover suggests is will be, with a very literate and well-researched body of text.. any fan of classical music who seeks to improve their contextual knowledge and understanding will benefit, and enjoy, this book' * Fontes Artis Musicae *
James Hamilton-Paterson's novel Gerontius won a Whitbread Prize. His many books include the bestselling Empire of the Clouds, Marked for Death and Music: Stories. A passionate musician, he now lives in Austria.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784977214 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784977217 |
| Title | Eroica |
| Author | James Hamilton-Paterson |
| Series | The Landmark Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2016-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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