Author(s): Ludwig van Beethoven

Film Theatre

This guide has articles which describe the opera's background and genesis through its various early versions. It also has an analysis of the music, a detailed survey of the opera's extensive performance history throughout the world and an exploration of its continuing significance as a beacon of hope and inspiration. There are sixteen pages of illustrations, a musical thematic guide, the full libretto and English translation, a discography, bibliography, DVD and website guides.