Article in a PeriodicalSaloman, Ora Frishberg. "Margaret
Fuller on Beethoven in America, 1839-1846." Journal Of Musicology 10:1
(Winter,1992): 89-105.
A detailed examination of Fuller's critical writings.
Article in a Symposium
Bello, John. The Origins of the Knowledge of Beethoven and his Music in America
Reconsidered. Paper presented in "Berecht uber den internationlen
musikwissenschaftlichen Kongress", Bonn 1970. RILM no. 73-03410-as.
A discussion of the Beethoven cult in America which began in Providence,
RI in 1825.
Book Review
Elliott, Patricia. "Beethoven's Symphonies and J.S. Dwight: The Birth of
American Music Criticism," by Ora Frishberg Saloman. The Beethoven Journal
10:2 (Fall 1995): 81
Brief review of book that discusses American music critic John Sullivan Dwight
and his role in the early reception of Beethoven's music in America. Examines
how book relates Dwight's criticism with criticism from Germany and elsewhere.
Book: Biography
Kinderman, William. Beethoven. Los Angeles: University of California
Press, 1995.
Combining musical insight and the most recent research, Kinderman's biography
of Beethoven is both a richly drawn portrait of the man and a guide to his music.
Book: Children's
Nichol, Barbara. Beethoven Lives Upstairs. New York: Orchard Books, 1994.
This children's book weaves true episodes from Beethoven's life into a fictional
story told in the form of letters between the young Viennese boy Christoph and
his uncle Karl. It contains excellent illustrations.
Book: Collection of Letters
Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Beethoven Letters in America. Facsimiles with
commentary by O. G. Sonneck (New York: The Beethoven Association, 1927),
213.
Letters reproduced in facsimile, transcribed, translated and discussed.
Book: History and Music Analyses
Sipe, Thomas. Beethoven: Eroica Symphony. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press, 1998.
One of the most in-depth books on Beethoven's Third Symphony. This book treats
the politics, aesthetics, reception and musical meaning of this decisive work.
Book: History of Performances in America
Johnson, H. Earle, First Performances in America to 1900: Works with Orchestra
(Detroit, Mich.: Published for the College Music Society, 1979), 446.
A sourcebook for statistics and information on first American performances
of orchestral music.
Book: Mystery.
Altman, Gail S. Beethoven: Man of His Word: Undisclosed Evidence for His
Immortal Beloved. New York: Anubian Press, 1999.
This book takes a fresh look at Beethoven's romantic relationship, including
the evidence for his Immortal Beloved.
Book: Poetry.
Raffel, Burton. Beethoven in Denver and Other Poems. New York: Conundrum
Press, 1999.
In the title poem, set during author's time as a Professor of English at Denver
University, Beethoven returns from the dead and moves in with Raffel for extended
conversations on music, politics, women, history, chocolate, mountains, love
and God.
Book: Research on Composer's Creative Process
Cooper, Barry. Beethoven and the Creative Process. Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1992.
An extremely well written and inspiring work, Cooper succeeds in bringing us
Beethoven the artist and the creator.
Dissertation: History.
Leeland, Melanie K. "The Lives of Beethoven and Van Gogh Viewed from the
Perspective of Howard Gardner's Framework of "Creative Minds." Ph.
D. diss., California State University, 1998.
This is a survey of the similarities and differences between two creators, Ludwig
van Beethoven and Vincent van Gogh, of different generations and creative fields,
to determine whether or not the themes and framework used byHoward Gardner in
"Creating Minds" areuseful in evaluating other artists.
Dissertation: Musical Analyses.
Rumph, Stephan Charles. "Beethoven After Napoleon: Political Romanticism
in the Late Works." Ph. D. diss., University of California, 1997.
This is a study of Beethoven's compositional techniques in his late works. The
author also parallels Beethoven works with the political situation after Napoleon.
Internet Site: Beethoven Society
American Beethoven Society, New York Chapter at Hunter College
[http://www.abs-ny.org]
The homepage of the New York Chapter of the American Beethoven Society
which publishes a newsletter.
Internet Site: Bibliography
Beethoven Bibliography Database. [http://www.sjsu.edu/beethoven/index/caption/.html]
The Beethoven Bibliography Database at San Jose State University is a
fully indexed bibliography of published materiel relating to Beethoven.
Internet Site: eCommerce
America's T-Shirt Catalogue
[http://www.al.com/shirt/t-bet.html]
An online catalogue selling Beethoven T-shirts.
Internet Site: Jokes
Beethoven Depot.
[http://www.edepot.com/beetjokes.html]
Site consisted of jokes about Beethoven. Some of them are funny, some of them
are not!
Internet Site: Kids
Ludwig van Beethoven. [http://www.surfnetkids.com/beethoven.htm]
This site includes links to the best Beethoven sites for kids on the internet
with a brief description of each site.
Interview
Distler, Jed. Beethoven & Babbitt: An Interview with Pianist Robert Taub.
Piano Today 19:4 (Fall 1999): 13-15
Interview with American pianist Robert Taub. Draws attention to his close ties
with composer Milton Babbitt and discusses how the study of the composer's manuscripts
has influenced Taub's highly regarded interpretations of the Beethoven sonatas.
Journal Entry
Kinkeldey, Otto. "Beginnings of Beethoven in America." The Musical
Quarterly (1927): 217-248.
Weekley, Dallas. "Beethoven's American Connection." Clavier (October
1992): 30-31.
The story of how the other Ludwig van Beethoven, grand-nephew of the composer,
emigrated to America after defrauding the Bavarian government.
Performance Review
Pasles, Chris. "A Brilliant Offering of Beethoven." The Los Angeles
Times (Orange County Edition). 15 May 1999. p. 20.
Performances: Future
Beethoven, Ludwig van. All Beethoven Concert. Overture to Egmont, Op.
84. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19. Symphony No. 7 in A major,
Op. 92. Colorado Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernhard Klee with pianist
Tian Ying. December 1, 2000.
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Season Finale: All Beethoven Concert. Fidelio
Overture. Symphony No. 9 with Festival Chorus and Soloists. Las Vegas Philharmonic
conducted by Hal Weller. May 5, 2001.
Some upcoming all-Beethoven concerts.
Performances: Past
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Symphony No. 7. Las Vegas Philharmonic conducted
by Hal Weller. February 26, 2000.
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Symphony No. 7. Community College of Southern
Nevada Orchestra conducted by Richard McGee. December 13, 1999.
These performances of Beethoven No.7 were both done in Las Vegas within an eleven
week time span.
Periodical
Kinkeldey, Otto. "Beginnings of Beethoven in America," The Musical
Quarterly [1927]: 217-248.
This is an article on Beethoven's influence in America, including performances
of his music.
Popular Culture
Guaraldi, Vince. A Charlie Brown Christmas. Berkeley, Ca., Fantasy Records
44121, Compact Disc.
A soundtrack of a television special, music by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi,
includes the Beethoven composition Fur Elise.
Murphy, Walter. A Fifth of Beethoven. Private Stock Records, 33 and1/3
rpm LP.
A disco version of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from the soundtrack of the
motion picture Saturday Night Fever.
Recording Review
Sherman, Bernard. Beethoven Lite?. Early Music America 2:3 (Fall 1996):
38-42
Examines the interpretation of Beethoven on early recordings of the 20th century
and suggests that these recordings were closer to the music of Beethoven's time
than current recordings.
Recording
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Beethoven for Babies - Brain Training for Little Ones
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Quartetto Italiano, et al. Conducted by
Sir Neville Marriner and Frans Brüggen. Uni/Philips 462711, 1998. Compact
disc.
A collection of Beethoven recordings to play for babies.
Thesis
Chan, Hui-Han. "Beethoven in the United States to 1865." Ph.D. Thesis,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1976.
Beethoven's direct associations with America
School
Beethoven Elementary School, 3711 Beethoven St. Los Angeles, CA 90066-3517
Phone: 310-398-6286
An interesting find; an actual school in the U.S. named after Beethoven located
in L.A.
Video
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Symphony to America's Natural Wonders. Questar
Video Productions QV227. VHS.
A video of America's greatest scenic treasures set to the stirring music of
Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Wagner. Their powerful music lends
new drama and magnificence to sights
such as the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Immortal Beloved. Directed by Bernard Rose. 121min.,
Columbia/Tristar Studios, 1994.
A motion picture starring Gary Oldman as Beethoven.