Mozart’s opera, Die Zauberflöte, was composed and premiered in 1791, the year of his death. The opera was one of Beethoven’s favorite works, and served as an inspiration for two of his sets of variations for cello and piano. This is the second of the two, composed in 1801. It is based on a love-duet sung by Pamina and Papageno (soprano and baritone) near the end of Act 1 of the opera. The piano presents Pamina’s initial declaration and the cello follows with Papageno’s response. Following the theme are seven short variations of contrasting character and mood.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Seven Variations on “Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen” from Die Zauberflote by Mozart Play
Recorded on 03/30/2011, uploaded on 10/03/2011
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Mozart’s opera, Die Zauberflöte, was composed and premiered in 1791, the year of his death. The opera was one of Beethoven’s favorite works, and served as an inspiration for two of his sets of variations for cello and piano. This is the second of the two, composed in 1801. It is based on a love-duet sung by Pamina and Papageno (soprano and baritone) near the end of Act 1 of the opera. The piano presents Pamina’s initial declaration and the cello follows with Papageno’s response. Following the theme are seven short variations of contrasting character and mood.
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