Beethoven's Chamber Music

Ludwig van Beethoven''s chamber works are some of his most revered compositions. Victor Lederer guides the serious nonprofessional listener through this oeuvre in his new book Beethoven''s Chamber Music: A Listener''s Guide.

Lederer shows how Beethoven''s sonatas for violin and piano overflow with high energy and spirits, showing a creative force that transcended personal struggles. The “Kreutzer” ...