The Nine Symphonies of Beethoven

by Antony Hopkins

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Antony Hopkins was most instrumental in opening up classical music to a wider audience. To celebrate his 90th birthday in 2011 (21st March, same date as Bach but different year) we are republishing some of his works.

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CraigGoodwin 287 reviews

A fantastic resource to provide a deeper understanding of some of the greatest musical compositions. I decided to read this to address a weakness in my listening habits that have, until recently, neglected Beethoven somewhat.
Anthony Hopkins' exciting and amusing analysis of each of the symphonies with numerous excerpts from the score are fascinating. If I am honest it took my back to A Level music and my struggles to grasp the subtlety of such masterworks...no bad thing.

I am resolved to go back to re-start the book with the first symphony and read the analysis alongside the full score.
Thoroughly recommended.

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