Hello, fellow Beethoven lovers
Just wanted to introduce myself and thank you for this wonderful forum. While I'd always known a couple of Beethoven's works (learned to play Fur Elise when I was a baby student of the piano), and of course the 5th, I've only recently begun delving into more of his music, and now the life of the man. Fascinating! I am probably echoing what some members have already said - that such music came from one so unhappy in life is truly an inspiration. I had no idea that his general health in later years was so bad. After reading of his various ailments I can certainly understand the temperament of the man more.
A couple of questions - is there a published copy of his conversation books anywhere? I am reading biographies and recently was lucky enough to get a fairly inexpensive set of his letters, compiled by Emily Anderson, but would love to read the conversation books. My second question - when will the new movie, "Copying Beethoven," be released? Sounds like it will be wonderful.
I look forward to reading more posts and hopefully contributing something to your forum. I am still "learning" Beethoven and have no doubt this forum will be like gold to me. You all seem like true Beethoven scholars!
Regards to all,
Teresa
A couple of questions - is there a published copy of his conversation books anywhere? I am reading biographies and recently was lucky enough to get a fairly inexpensive set of his letters, compiled by Emily Anderson, but would love to read the conversation books. My second question - when will the new movie, "Copying Beethoven," be released? Sounds like it will be wonderful.
I look forward to reading more posts and hopefully contributing something to your forum. I am still "learning" Beethoven and have no doubt this forum will be like gold to me. You all seem like true Beethoven scholars!
Regards to all,
Teresa
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