Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Theme & Variations

Compose Date

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Jan 1830

Publication Date

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1830

Average_duration

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15:33

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Johann Nepomuk Hummel composed his 'Variations on a theme from a Berlin Singspiel Das Fest der Handwerker, Op. 115' in 1829. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. It consists of a theme and eight variations, followed by a coda. The theme is taken from a popular Berlin Singspiel, 'Das Fest der Handwerker' by Johann Friedrich Reichardt. The first variation is a simple and elegant one, with the melody being played in the right hand while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The second variation is more lively and playful, with the melody being passed between the hands. The third variation is a slower and more expressive one, with the melody being played in the left hand while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The fourth variation is a virtuosic one, with the melody being played in rapid runs and arpeggios. The fifth variation is a more subdued one, with the melody being played in a lower register and the accompaniment being more prominent. The sixth variation is a lively and playful one, with the melody being played in a staccato style. The seventh variation is a more dramatic one, with the melody being played in a minor key and the accompaniment being more forceful. The eighth variation is a virtuosic one, with the melody being played in rapid runs and arpeggios once again. The coda brings the piece to a triumphant close, with the melody being played in a grand and majestic style. Overall, Hummel's 'Variations on a theme from a Berlin Singspiel Das Fest der Handwerker, Op. 115' is a charming and elegant piece that showcases the composer's skill as a pianist and composer. The variations are varied and interesting, with each one bringing something new to the table. The piece is a testament to Hummel's ability to take a simple melody and turn it into a work of art.

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