Eroica

The First Great Romantic Symphony

James Hamilton-Paterson

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English

Head of Zeus
02 February 2017

Music; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

Series: The Landmark Library

In 1805, the world of music was set on its ears by a new work from a German composer. Intellectually and emotionally, Beethoven's Third Symphony, the 'Eroica', was revolutionary music. After those first two stunning chords, Western music was never the same again. And the whiff of actual political revolution was woven into the work, for it was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, a dangerous hero for a composer dependent on conservative royal patronage.

James Hamilton-Paterson reconstructs this great moment in Western culture, the shock of the music and the symphony's long afterlife.

The Landmark Library is a testament to the achievements of mankind from the late stone age to the present day. Each volume is handsomely illustrated and carries a text of 25,000 words devoted to a crucial theme in the history of civilization.

By: James Hamilton-Paterson
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 185mm,
ISBN: 9781784977214
ISBN 10: 1784977217
Series: The Landmark Library
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 February 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://www.wardmccandlish.co.uk/AuthorPhoto/HeadofZeus/James_Hamilton_Paterson.jpg

James Hamilton-Paterson's novel Gerontius won a Whitbread Prize. His many books include the bestselling Empire of the Clouds, Marked for Death and Music: Stories. A passionate musician, he now lives in Austria.

Reviews for Eroica: The First Great Romantic Symphony

'The writing is as indulgent as the cover suggests is will be, with a very literate and well-researched body of text ... any fan of classical music who seeks to improve their contextual knowledge and understanding will benefit, and enjoy, this book' Fontes Artis Musicae.