Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is one of the greatest geniuses of music and one of the heroes of European culture of the New Age, whose extraordinary personality gave rise to many myths and legends. A new biography of Beethoven presents a living portrait of the composer and the man closely associated with the era of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the Congress of Vienna and the political reaction that followed. The book is written on rich historical and documentary material, taking into account the discoveries and achievements of modern world Beethoven studies. The author, Professor of the Moscow Conservatory Larisa Kirillina, addresses this book not only to professional musicians, but also to everyone who holds Beethoven dear and interested in the work. information product sign 16+