Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most iconic figures in classical music and this memoir provides readers with a unique look into his life and work. Elliott Graeme shares personal insights into the composer's life, illuminating his struggles with deafness and his financial difficulties. Readers interested in classical music and the life of this important composer will find this memoir to be an enlightening read.

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