Bibliograph

Beethoven: A Stand for Freedom, A Stand for Freedom, Régis Penet

Type

Label

Beethoven: A Stand for Freedom, A Stand for Freedom, Régis Penet

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Rated T

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Beethoven: A Stand for Freedom

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Régis Penet

Sub title

A Stand for Freedom

Summary

"Tell the French that there is still one man in Austria who is not subject to them, and that he does not bear any title!" 1806. The great Napoleonic conquests are underway and Austria is now occupied by French troops. One fateful night, while preparing to host a group of the occupying officers, von Lichnowsky requests-and then demands-Beethoven play for his guests to show "what remains of a prince of Austria." But Beethoven is insubordinate, not only towards the victors-these "servants of tyranny"-but towards his own protector who attempts to exploit him. By refusing to play, Ludwig van Beethoven declares himself a free man and would remain such for the rest of his life

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator