Cover of Why Beethoven

Why Beethoven

Narrated by Joshua Ward

Released
Releases December 15, 2026
Length
10 hrs
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Media
This audiobook offers a compelling exploration of Beethoven through a curated selection of one hundred key recordings, providing a fresh perspective on the composer behind the music. Norman Lebrecht delves into Beethoven’s complex personality, his creative resilience, and the profound impact of his work on successive generations. Blending detective storytelling with personal insights, it reveals new facets of the legendary figure who transformed the landscape of music.

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