The Value of Giving: The Story of Beethoven...
A brief biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, emphasizing the importance of giving in his life.
Beethoven and the Construction of Genius: Musical...
In this provocative account Tia DeNora reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. She explores the changing musical...
Do TV Cast Replacements Work?
Ashton Kutcher will soon join the cast of the TV program Two And A Half Men, filling the void left by Charlie Sheen — who, you may have heard, has been having some personal problems. Can...
The Famous Meet Gory Ends In 'How They Croaked'
In her illustrated book for middle-grade readers, How They Croaked, Georgia Bragg chronicles the disgusting and bloody deaths of 19 famous figures, from Beethoven (who exploded with pus) to...
Jane Fonda Is Academic In '33 Variations'
Actress Jane Fonda is back on stage as a musicologist out to solve a musical mystery in the play 33 Variations. Fonda talks about the role and explains why she's "smitten" with...
Bytes and Beethoven
The Borromeo String Quartet has embraced digital advances to prepare and perform classical works.
The Greatest
A critic tries to pick the Top 10 composers of Western classical music. You’re invited to help.
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