The Book Club: John Suchet
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Unraveling Beethoven: Music, Myth, and Mystery
This chapter explores the intimate relationship between Beethoven and his music, examining how tangible artifacts reveal deeper connections to his life. It highlights ongoing research that challenges historical interpretations of his works and personal anecdotes that shaped a unique biography of the composer. Additionally, the discussion touches on the intriguing complexities surrounding Beethoven's identity, deafness, and the peculiar circumstances of his postmortem examination.
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