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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1796 - 1797

Average_duration

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11:32

Movement_count

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13

Movement ....

Ludwig van Beethoven composed the 'Variations (12) on a Russian Dance from Wranitzky's Das Waldmädchen, WoO 71' in 1802. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The composition consists of twelve variations on a Russian dance theme from Paul Wranitzky's opera 'Das Waldmädchen'. The first variation is a simple and straightforward presentation of the theme, while the second variation features a more complex and ornamented melody. The third variation is a playful and light-hearted interpretation of the theme, while the fourth variation is more dramatic and intense. The fifth variation is a delicate and graceful rendition of the theme, while the sixth variation is a lively and energetic interpretation. The seventh variation is a slower and more contemplative version of the theme, while the eighth variation is a virtuosic display of technical skill. The ninth variation is a gentle and lyrical interpretation of the theme, while the tenth variation is a more forceful and powerful rendition. The eleventh variation is a playful and whimsical interpretation, while the twelfth and final variation is a grand and triumphant finale. The 'Variations (12) on a Russian Dance from Wranitzky's Das Waldmädchen, WoO 71' showcases Beethoven's mastery of variation form and his ability to transform a simple theme into a complex and varied composition. The piece is characterized by its use of contrasting moods and tempos, as well as its virtuosic displays of technical skill. Overall, the 'Variations (12) on a Russian Dance from Wranitzky's Das Waldmädchen, WoO 71' is a lively and engaging composition that demonstrates Beethoven's skill as a composer.

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