Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Minuet

Compose Date

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1795

Average_duration

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12:43

Movement_count

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13

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Ludwig van Beethoven composed the "Variations (12) on Haibel's Menuett à la Viganò, WoO 68" in 1795. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The work consists of twelve variations on a theme by Christian Ludwig Haibel, a composer and pianist who was a contemporary of Beethoven. The first variation is a simple embellishment of the theme, while the second variation features a more complex and virtuosic piano part. The third variation is a delicate and lyrical variation, while the fourth variation is more dramatic and intense. The fifth variation features a playful and light-hearted melody, while the sixth variation is more subdued and introspective. The seventh variation is a lively and energetic dance, while the eighth variation is a slow and mournful adagio. The ninth variation is a lively and playful scherzo, while the tenth variation is a more serious and contemplative adagio. The eleventh variation is a lively and virtuosic finale, while the twelfth variation is a simple and elegant coda. Overall, the "Variations (12) on Haibel's Menuett à la Viganò, WoO 68" is a charming and delightful work that showcases Beethoven's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is notable for its variety of moods and styles, as well as its intricate and inventive piano writing.

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