Variations on a Theme by Diabelli
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
arranged for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:challenges |
high technical demands on performers
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally well-received by critics
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
important in piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
remains relevant in contemporary music discussions
important in Western classical music tradition |
| gptkbp:dedication |
to the composer Anton Diabelli
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 40 minutes
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in piano teaching
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
Vienna, 1824
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| gptkbp:first_variation |
gptkb:Allegro
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| gptkbp:form |
piano solo
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| gptkbp:genre |
variations
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| gptkbp:has_variations |
gptkb:33
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
written during Beethoven's late period
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied interpretations by different pianists
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in the history of piano music
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Variations on a Theme by Diabelli
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced later composers
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| gptkbp:influenced |
influenced the development of piano music.
influenced later variations by other composers influenced the development of variation technique |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Diabelli's_waltz_theme
inspired other composers' variations |
| gptkbp:instruments |
written for piano
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| gptkbp:key |
C major
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| gptkbp:last_variation |
gptkb:Finale
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a masterpiece of variation form
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| gptkbp:music_style |
subject of extensive analysis and study
exemplifies variation form in classical music uses counterpoint and thematic transformation |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
characteristic of Beethoven's late style
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed by many pianists
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
recorded by famous pianists
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| gptkbp:performance |
has a rich performance history
often performed in concert settings |
| gptkbp:performers |
widely performed by pianists
presents challenges for pianists |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1824
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:C._F._Peters
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| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings exist
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of Beethoven's major late works
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| gptkbp:structure |
theme and variations
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| gptkbp:style |
classical music
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
extensive thematic development
based on a simple waltz theme |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Theme_by_Anton_Diabelli
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| gptkbp:variant |
Variation 25 is particularly famous
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1823
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anton_Diabelli
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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