Description
This variation set is built on a Swiss folk song. Compact at under three minutes, it presents the simple folk melody through a handful of contrasting moods within an approachable tempo. It belongs to the series of variation works the young Beethoven favored, drawing on popular tunes of the day as source material.
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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