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He was a much misunderstood man and one of the greatest composers who ever lived. Music critic and novelist Jessica Duchen talks us through the best books about the German composer and pianist, Ludwig van Beethoven. Interview by Benedict King. B efore we discuss your selection of books on Beethoven, a couple of questions. First, marks the th anniversary of his birth.

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What sort of commemorations are going on to mark that though I assume most have been cancelled or moved online due to coronavirus? Second, could you talk about your forthcoming novel about Beethoven, Immortal? The commemorations were pretty much global in the music industry. Everyone adores Beethoven as far as I can tell. In England the Oxford Philharmonic is hosting a year-long festival, or was supposed to be, which is perhaps the broadest and most thorough in the whole country.

There are lots and lots of recordings coming out. Hopefully, many have already been made and will be on track. Just about every record company worth its salt is putting out recordings of Beethoven this year. There were going to be numerous stagings of the opera Fidelio. I hope that maybe the opera festivals that were going to perform this year may still be able to perform it next year.