Ludwig von Beethoven

Being Beethoven couldn’t have been easy, and this edition of DIG introduces your kids to everything they’ve ever wanted to know (and more) about this masterful musician. From his childhood compositions to his prodigious piano playing, you’ll learn about the life and times of a historical hero.

Even if you are not a concert music aficionado, you are already familiar with at least one masterpiece by Ludwig von Beethoven. Discover the story behind this important maker of music history with this classical edition of DIG magazine. From his early childhood, to his mentor Mozart, to the fascinating fact that this formidable talent couldn’t barley get funding, you’ll get the scoop on Beethovens life, accomplishments, and legacy, complete with exquisite illustrations, musical context, and engaging activities.

Enjoy features including:

• December 22, 1808 by Barry Cooper

• A Passion for Music by Carol Padgham Albrecht
• The Need for a Patron by Barbara Barry

• The Ninth Symphony by David Joel Edwards
• Let’s Get Personal by Theodore Albrecht

• Coping With Loss by Theodore Albrecht

• A Look into His World by Patricia Stroh

• The Instruments by Patricia Stroh

• The World About Him by Carol Padgham Albrecht

• A Look at the Fifth by Shaoying Ho

• In His Own Words by Robin A. Zimmerman

• Barker on Beethoven by Edwin Barker

• Forensic Beethoven by William Meredith