Description
Based on a minuet theme associated with the popular ballet of choreographer Salvatore Viganò, this variation set dates from Beethoven's early Vienna years. The elegant triple-meter theme is transformed through a succession of variations with contrasting character, revealing the young composer's resourcefulness in the variation form.
Works written in theme-and-variations form, where a single melody is transformed in many different ways.
About the Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn and active in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is among the towering figures in music history, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Despite losing his hearing in later life, he continued composing, pursuing innovative forms and intense emotional expression in his symphonies and piano sonatas. His beloved piano piece "Fur Elise" and his 32 piano sonatas remain widely performed. This site features 96 of his works, including piano concertos and piano trios.
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