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Whether seducing regal followers or criticizing the ruling class, Ludwig van Beethoven made many enemies. But he also had one true love -- the unnamed "immortal beloved" mentioned in a letter discovered upon his death. This DVD is a mystery sharing the search for the identity of this lady and revealing Beethoven's dark past, his hidden passions, and the genius of his music. (Beethoven's deafness is a prominent theme throughout the story.)

Discusses the life and career of the nineteenth-century Austrian composer.

Little Ludwig was talented at playing the piano from an early age. As he grew up, he became famous for his concerts. He started writing music that broke the rules, creating pieces that were exciting and bold. Ludwig - the great Beethoven - went on to make some of the most groundbreaking music of all time, loved by audiences to this day. This inspiring story of the musician's life features a fact and photo section at the back.

Profiles the life and music of Beethoven including the influence of Mozart and Haydn on him.

Children will be delighted with baby friendly images of toys, puppets, and art all set to music by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Leonard Bernstein earned glory as a composer, conductor, and pianist (classical and jazz), but nothing gave him more pleasure than the joy of teaching. He presented the unique blend of spoken words and music. He is an intensely interactive teacher, getting his audience to sing, springing a quiz full of trick questions. He can take the most abstruse subject and present them to a young audience with clarity, without condescension, and with a clear sense...