Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Canon

Compose Date

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1823

Average_duration

:

0:31

Ludwig van Beethoven composed the 'Canon in 4 parts in F major, WoO 183 Bester Herr Graf, Sie sind ein Schaf' in 1826. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The canon consists of four voices, each singing the same melody but entering at different times. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a playful and humorous character. The first voice enters with the melody, followed by the second voice after two bars. The third voice enters after another two bars, and the fourth voice enters after four bars. The voices continue to sing the melody in this staggered fashion until the end of the piece. The canon is written in F major and has a time signature of 2/4. The piece is characterized by its light and playful mood, with a humorous text that pokes fun at a nobleman. The text translates to "Best Lord Count, you are a sheep," and is a playful insult directed at the nobleman. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a light and airy quality that adds to the playful character of the piece. Overall, the 'Canon in 4 parts in F major, WoO 183 Bester Herr Graf, Sie sind ein Schaf' is a charming and humorous piece that showcases Beethoven's skill in writing canons. The piece is relatively short, lasting only a few minutes, but its playful character and catchy melody make it a delightful addition to any program.

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