Barry Cooper

Cooper reveals that study of this subject can illuminate broader issues of interest to those involved in the study of children more generally. Recommended — ChoiceMore…

For those unfamiliar with Beethoven's compositional process, Cooper's The Creation of Beethoven's Nine Symphonies will be revelatory. But even scholars well versed in this complex and nuanced... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library AssociationMore…

the most important source of information on its subject — ChoiceMore…

His book is a work of scholarship, in language the layman can understand ... the best available introduction to Beethoven's composing methods — The TimesMore…

Cooper has produced a comprehensive and valuable reference source...In addition to the sizeable bibliography, a detailed list of Beethoven's compositions, a few illustrations and numerous musical... — Washington PostMore…