In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey

John Suchet's latest book, In Search of Beethoven, is a personal and captivating journey through the life of the composer, combining biography, memoir, and travelogue. It explores how Beethoven's music has accompanied Suchet through various stages of his life, from his teenage years to his career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor. Suchet traces Beethoven's footsteps from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna, offering a comprehensive yet accessible history of the composer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2024
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

‘From palaces to warzones,John Suchet goes on a Beethoven odyssey The Daily Telegraph ‘This is a wonderful tale of self-realisation,of what we can gain from turning to genius in life's many crises. Norman Lebrecht, author of Why Beethoven From the bestselling author of Beethoven: The Man Revealed, In Search of Beethoven is John Suchet's latest and most personal book dedicated to the life of this extraordinary composer. Part biography, part memoir, part travelogue, Suchet draws on his own life and career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor to show how Beethoven's music has accompanied him through the best and worst of times. It was with him as a music-loving and adventurous teenager, as a journalist entering Beirut in the grip of civil war, and as he has continued to explore the old cities of Bonn and Vienna, in search of the man behind the music. In this novel and compelling book, we see Beethoven brought vividly – and sometimes painfully – to life. Suchet traces Beethoven's footsteps from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna, taking us on a journey both literal and symbolic, as he uses his own experience as a Beethoven aficionado to demonstrate the life-changing power of great music. ‘This is a comprehensive yet accessible history of Beethoven wrapped up in an inviting, immersive tale of adventure and discovery, delivered in an inviting, engaging and endearing way typical of this master storyteller. Debbie Wiseman OBE, composer and conductor ‘From palaces to warzones, John Suchet goes on a Beethoven odyssey The Daily Telegraph ‘This is a wonderful tale of self-realisation, of what we can gain from turning to genius in life's many crises. Norman Lebrecht, author of Why Beethoven From the bestselling author of Beethoven: The Man Revealed, In Search of Beethoven is John Suchet's latest and most personal book dedicated to the life of this extraordinary composer. Part biography, part memoir, part travelogue, Suchet draws on his own life and career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor to show how Beethoven's music has accompanied him through the best and worst of times. It was with him as a music-loving and adventurous teenager, as a journalist entering Beirut in the grip of civil war, and as he has continued to explore the old cities of Bonn and Vienna, in search of the man behind the music. In this novel and compelling book, we see Beethoven brought vividly – and sometimes painfully – to life. Suchet traces Beethoven's footsteps from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna, taking us on a journey both literal and symbolic, as he uses his own experience as a Beethoven aficionado to demonstrate the life-changing power of great music. ‘This is a comprehensive yet accessible history of Beethoven wrapped up in an inviting, immersive tale of adventure and discovery, delivered in an inviting, engaging and endearing way typical of this master storyteller. Debbie Wiseman OBE, composer and conductor
John Suchet's latest and most personal book, "In Search of Beethoven," is a captivating tale of self-realization and the transformative power of music. Drawing on his own life and career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor, Suchet weaves a biography, memoir, and travelogue that takes readers on a journey through Beethoven's life and music. The book follows Beethoven's footsteps from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna, offering a comprehensive yet accessible history of the composer. Suchet's personal experience as a Beethoven aficionado adds a unique perspective to the narrative, demonstrating the life-changing power of great music. The book has received praise from notable figures in the music industry, including composer and conductor Debbie Wiseman OBE, who describes it as a "comprehensive yet accessible history of Beethoven wrapped up in an inviting, immersive tale of adventure and discovery." Suchet's ability to bring Beethoven to life, both vividly and painfully, makes the book a compelling read for music lovers and anyone interested in the extraordinary life of this composer.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783968107