Beethoven's Conversation Books Volume 5: Nos. 44 to 59 (October 1823 to March 1824)

A complete new edition of Beethoven's conversation books, in 12 volumes, now translated into English in their entirety for the first time. Covering a period associated with the revolutionary style of what we call "late Beethoven", these lively and compelling conversations are now finally accessible in English for the scholar and Beethoven—lover.


Ludwig van Beethoven (1770—1827) is recognized the world over as a composer of musical masterpieces exhibiting heroic strength, particularly in the ...