Composer

:

Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

:

Canon

Compose Date

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1819

Average_duration

:

0:42

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Ludwig van Beethoven's "Canons (2) in 2 parts, WoO 175" is a set of two canons composed in 1826. The canons were not published during Beethoven's lifetime and were only discovered in his sketchbooks after his death. The first canon is in the key of C major and is marked "Allegro molto." It is a canon in two parts, with the second voice entering after four bars. The canon is characterized by its lively and playful melody, which is passed between the two voices. The second canon is in the key of G major and is marked "Andante con moto." It is also a canon in two parts, with the second voice entering after two bars. This canon is more contemplative and introspective than the first, with a more subdued melody that is passed between the two voices. Both canons are relatively short, with the first lasting just 16 bars and the second lasting 12 bars. Despite their brevity, they are both masterfully crafted and demonstrate Beethoven's skill as a composer. The canons are also notable for their use of counterpoint, with the two voices weaving in and out of each other in a complex and intricate manner. While the "Canons (2) in 2 parts, WoO 175" may not be as well-known as some of Beethoven's other works, they are still a testament to his genius as a composer. They showcase his ability to create beautiful and intricate music even in the simplest of forms.

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