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Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Stories about the Lives of Great Composers

author: Steven Isserlis
asin: 0571206166
binding: Paperback
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Why did Bach's son call him 'The Old Wig'?What part did Stravinsky's parrot play at dinner parties?How did Mozart keep his pigtails styled?What did Schumann invent to make his fingers stronger?And why did Beethoven throw his stew?This book is a unique introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music.

Claudio Arrau Beethoven Piano Concertos 1+5 Alceo Galliera. Philharmonia Orchestra (Price-less)

asin: B000QRN61M
binding: Audio CD

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4; Triple Concerto

asin: B0009K2YTG
binding: Audio CD
list price: $11.98 USD
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Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 55

asin: B00005427J
binding: Audio CD
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2

asin: B000003CUO
binding: Audio CD
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It takes a lot of confidence, to say nothing of experience and technical mastery to even think about tackling these three Beethovenian giants, but Irish pianist John O'Conor has more than what it takes. He delivers performances that not only show the depth of the composer's complex pianistic structures, but find the music's heart as well. The sonics are superb. --David Vernier