Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Variations

Compose Date

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1795

Average_duration

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6:38

Movement_count

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9

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Ludwig van Beethoven composed the 'Variations (8) on Grétry's Une fièvre brûlante, WoO 72' in 1796. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The work consists of eight variations on a theme from the opera 'Richard Coeur-de-lion' by André Grétry. The first variation is a simple and elegant melody, with the theme played in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left. The second variation is more complex, with a faster tempo and a more intricate melody. The third variation is a playful and light-hearted piece, with a staccato rhythm and a lively melody. The fourth variation is a slower and more contemplative piece, with a more somber tone. The fifth variation is a virtuosic display of technical skill, with fast runs and arpeggios. The sixth variation is a return to the playful and light-hearted tone of the third variation, with a similar staccato rhythm and lively melody. The seventh variation is a dramatic and intense piece, with a more complex and intricate melody. The final variation is a triumphant and celebratory piece, with a fast tempo and a grand melody. Overall, the 'Variations (8) on Grétry's Une fièvre brûlante, WoO 72' is a showcase of Beethoven's technical skill and musical creativity. The variations explore a range of moods and emotions, from playful and light-hearted to dramatic and intense. The piece is a testament to Beethoven's ability to take a simple theme and transform it into a complex and engaging work of art.

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