The bittersweet symphonies of Beethoven’s life

Beethoven’s life was a series of disappointments, recurring conflicts, worsening illness and increasing financial worries, but, says Eamonn Lawlor, nothing could diminish his genius

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014 - 00:00

Beethoven Anguish and Triumph

Jan Swafford

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