'Artur Pereira has achieved the seemingly impossible. He has discovered an area of Beethovens life that has never been explored. As he says, dedications were an important part of composers lives. Did you know one dedicatee gave Beethoven a horse? This is essential reading if you want to discover an aspect of Beethovens life - musical and personal - that has hitherto remained in the shadows. As well as being a formidable Beethoven scholar, Pereira is also a concert pianist. His knowledge of all aspects of The Masters life is therefore rounded and complete.'
John Suchet, Writer and Radio Presenter
'This book is everything from an indispensable reference tool to a compelling narrative account of a favourite composer through an unusual lens, shedding enlightenment upon a splendid array of personalities: patrons, friends, fellow-musicians, hoped-for donors and more, and we are in Dr Pereiras debt.'
Musical Opinion (JulySeptember 2021 issue)
'A treasure trove of Beethoveniana....A book that...takes you by the hand and won't let go....Pereira's study is likely to remain the standard work on the subject for generations to come.'
Gramophone (Febuary 2022 issue) 'Artur Pereira has achieved the seemingly impossible. He has discovered an area of Beethovens life that has never been explored. As he says, dedications were an important part of composers lives. Did you know one dedicatee gave Beethoven a horse? This is essential reading if you want to discover an aspect of Beethovens life - musical and personal - that has hitherto remained in the shadows. As well as being a formidable Beethoven scholar, Pereira is also a concert pianist. His knowledge of all aspects of The Masters life is therefore rounded and complete.'
John Suchet, Writer and Radio Presenter
'This book is everything from an indispensable reference tool to a compelling narrative account of a favourite composer through an unusual lens, shedding enlightenment upon a splendid array of personalities: patrons, friends, fellow-musicians, hoped-for donors and more, and we are in Dr Pereiras debt.'
Musical Opinion (JulySeptember 2021 issue)
'A treasure trove of Beethoveniana....A book that...takes you by the hand and won't let go....Pereira's study is likely to remain the standard work on the subject for generations to come.'
Gramophone (Febuary 2022 issue)
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