Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Contredance

Compose Date

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1800 - 1802

Average_duration

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11:01

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Ludwig van Beethoven's "Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO14" is a set of twelve dances composed in 1792. The work was premiered in Vienna, Austria, in the same year. The set of dances is divided into twelve movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is a lively and energetic dance in G major, featuring a playful melody and a driving rhythm. The second movement is a slower, more graceful dance in C major, with a more lyrical melody and a more relaxed tempo. The third movement is a lively and playful dance in G major, featuring a catchy melody and a bouncy rhythm. The fourth movement is a slower, more contemplative dance in C major, with a more introspective melody and a more subdued tempo. The fifth movement is a lively and energetic dance in G major, featuring a driving rhythm and a playful melody. The sixth movement is a slower, more graceful dance in C major, with a more lyrical melody and a more relaxed tempo. The seventh movement is a lively and playful dance in G major, featuring a catchy melody and a bouncy rhythm. The eighth movement is a slower, more contemplative dance in C major, with a more introspective melody and a more subdued tempo. The ninth movement is a lively and energetic dance in G major, featuring a driving rhythm and a playful melody. The tenth movement is a slower, more graceful dance in C major, with a more lyrical melody and a more relaxed tempo. The eleventh movement is a lively and playful dance in G major, featuring a catchy melody and a bouncy rhythm. The twelfth and final movement is a slower, more contemplative dance in C major, with a more introspective melody and a more subdued tempo. Overall, Beethoven's "Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO14" is a charming and delightful set of dances, showcasing the composer's skill at crafting memorable melodies and engaging rhythms. The work is a testament to Beethoven's early talent and foreshadows the greatness that was to come in his later works.

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