Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Theme & Variations

Compose Date

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1802

Average_duration

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23:44

Movement_count

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17

Movement ....

Ludwig van Beethoven composed his 'Variations (15) and fugue on a theme from Prometheus, Op. 35' in 1801-1802. The work was premiered in Vienna in 1803. The piece consists of a theme and fifteen variations, followed by a fugue. The theme is taken from Beethoven's own ballet, 'The Creatures of Prometheus', which he had composed in 1801. The first variation is a simple and elegant statement of the theme, followed by a more complex and virtuosic second variation. The third variation is a delicate and lyrical variation, while the fourth is a lively and playful scherzo. The fifth variation is a dramatic and intense variation, followed by a more subdued and introspective sixth variation. The seventh variation is a lively and energetic variation, while the eighth is a more contemplative and introspective variation. The ninth variation is a playful and whimsical variation, while the tenth is a more serious and dramatic variation. The eleventh variation is a virtuosic and technically demanding variation, while the twelfth is a more lyrical and expressive variation. The thirteenth variation is a dark and brooding variation, while the fourteenth is a more optimistic and hopeful variation. The fifteenth variation is a grand and majestic variation, leading into the final fugue. The fugue is a complex and intricate piece, showcasing Beethoven's mastery of counterpoint and fugue writing. Overall, the 'Variations (15) and fugue on a theme from Prometheus, Op. 35' is a virtuosic and technically demanding work, showcasing Beethoven's mastery of variation and fugue writing. The piece is characterized by its dramatic and intense moments, as well as its more contemplative and introspective moments.

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