In 1819, music publisher sent a simple waltz theme to noted Austrian composers, asking each to provide a variation. Many returned them and these were published in the Vaterländischer Künstlerverein of 1824. Beethoven seems to have originally been put off by Diabelli's remarkable self-promotion, but later composed not one, but thirty-three separate variations. Many hold these to be among the greatest works of his later life.
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Sleeve notes from Hyperion Records by William Kinderman show the wide-ranging influence the composer and the theme had upon each other.
Illustrated examination of the works with commentary on specific sections by Michelle Oliver.
Sleeve notes from Hyperion Records by William Kinderman show the wide-ranging influence the composer and the theme had upon each other.
Entry from Wikipedia with links to related material and biographical information.
Illustrated examination of the works with commentary on specific sections by Michelle Oliver.
