🇩🇪Ludwig van Beethoven ： Variations WoO 70

Based on a duet melody by Paisiello, this work consists of a theme followed by six variations. The theme first presents the melody’s gentle outline clearly, after which changes in ornamentation, register, accompaniment, and rhythm give the same melody a succession of different expressions. A major attraction lies in hearing the distinct character of each variation, while maintaining a balance that keeps the principal melody from being obscured. In the theme, preserve a natural singing quality; in the variations, play the smaller figures lightly and shape cadences and dynamic changes carefully so that the overall progression comes vividly to life.