Furioso

Furioso: Or Passages From The Life Of Ludwig Van Beethoven is a book written by Franz Gerhard Wegeler and first published in 1865. The book is a biographical account of the life of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven, and is based on the personal recollections of Wegeler, who was a close friend of Beethoven during his lifetime.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Beethoven's life. The first chapter begins with Beethoven's childhood and early musical training, and goes on to describe his early successes as a composer and performer. Subsequent chapters cover Beethoven's struggles with deafness, his relationships with friends and family, and his various romantic entanglements.Throughout the book, Wegeler provides a vivid and detailed portrait of Beethoven's life and character, drawing on his own personal experiences and observations. He also includes numerous anecdotes and stories about Beethoven's interactions with other musicians, artists, and intellectuals of his time.Overall, Furioso is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of one of the greatest composers in history, written by someone who knew him well and was able to provide a unique perspective on his life and work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.