I haven’t read the reviewed book. However, it seems close enough to on topic to recommend Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph by Jan Swafford, which is one of the be

I haven’t read the reviewed book. However, it seems close enough to on topic to recommend Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph by Jan Swafford, which is one of the best biographies I have ever read. Beethoven’s story is hardly believable - from his early exposure to the Bavarian Illuminati, through his years of piano showdowns, through his triumphant 9th symphony when he was nearly deaf. If you are looking for book to dig into, I strongly recommend it.