Publisher's Synopsis
Did you know that Beethoven's favourite food was macaroni cheese? Or that he took a shower standing in a bowl, throwing water all over himself - and the floor? Meticulously researched, Ann tells the true story of Beethoven's astounding achievements in spite of his deafness, introducing children to a lifetime friendship with the great composer. The music is performed by the world's finest orchestras, including the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the New Philharmonic Orchestra, with conductors that include Sir Adrian Boult and Kurt Sanderling
