Beethoven and the Construction of Genius

This account reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. It explores the musical world of late 18th-century Vienna and follows the activities of the aristocratic patrons who paved the way for the composer's success.

Aceasta relatare reconceptualizeaza notiunea de geniu plasand viata si cariera lui Ludwig van Beethoven in contextul sau social. Exploreaza lumea muzicala a Vienei de la sfarsitul secolului al XVIII-lea si urmareste activitatile patronilor aristocrati care au deschis calea succesului compozitorului.