7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", WoO 46 for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven
Edited by Daniel Morganstern. Published by International Edition
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was the most influential and admired composer of the Romantic Era, and is considered today to be among the greatest composers of classical music to ever live. His music is known variously for its compositional rigor, sublime beauty, organic development, gripping urgency, and life-affirming, universal humanism. He left a significant mark on almost every classical genre he worked in, from string quartets to symphonies.
Beethoven made significant contributions to the Romantic cello repertory. He is most known for his cello sonatas, but he also composed several lighter, more carefree sets of variations on opera themes, possibly for King Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia. This (WoO 46) is the second set he wrote based on his favorite Mozart opera, ''The Magic Flute''. The theme is ''Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen'', Papageno's Act 1 love duet with Pamina. Edited by Daniel Morganstern. Advanced level, grade 5.
