What Music!: The Fifty-year Friendship between Beethoven and Nannette Streicher, Who Built His Pianos

Discover the incredible story of Ludwig van Beethoven and Nannette Streicher in What Music!: The Fifty-year Friendship between Beethoven and Nannette Streicher, Who Built His Pianos. This nonfiction picture book takes you on a journey through their lives, filled with quivering strings and shimmering notes. Step into their world as pianos plink and plunk day and night in the Stein home, captivating everyone in quiet Augsburg. Dive into the magic of their friendship, which began in 1787 when Beethoven arrived at young Nannette Stein's home, and persisted through the highs and lows of their careers.

But their story is more than just a friendship. It's a tale of overcoming adversity and defying societal expectations. Beethoven, with his hearing loss, and Streicher, a bold female entrepreneur in a time that discouraged female entrepreneurship, fought against the odds. They worked together in perfect harmony to create beautiful music, inspiring generations to come.

With Laurie Lawlor's incredible storytelling and Becca Stadtlander's stunning mixed-media artwork, What Music is a feast for the eyes and the soul. Dive into forgotten historical letters, explore a glossary, and delve into rich back matter that unveils the lives and art of these incredible individuals. From Beethoven's loud laughter to his crushing handshake, this picture book biography offers an intimate yet expansive look into the man behind the music.

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