The heroic symphony
By: Anna Harwell Celenza ; illustrated by JoAnn E. Kitchel.
Contributors: Kitchel, JoAnn E., ill.
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Watertown, MA
Language: eng
Subjects: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Juvenile fiction.; Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Fiction.; Composers -- Fiction.
Genres: Juvenile fiction.; Fiction.
Description: After learning that he is going deaf, Beethoven is determined to write a great symphony using the heroic deeds of Napoleon as his initial inspiration.
Notes: "Includes CD recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 ('Eroica')" + "Overture to Goethe's tragedy 'Egmont'."