Wosner delves into the enigma behind Beethoven's relentless creative exploration in his new recording of the Diabelli Variations. Wosner's artistry and insight unlock how the composer turned his ...

In 1819, Anton Diabelli, a Viennese music publisher, composed a little waltz and sent it to dozens of composers—he wanted each of them to write and send him a single variation, which he’d publish ...

Pianist Glenn Gould popularized Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations with his landmark 1955 recording. Might Moisés Kaufman’s Tony-nominated play “33 Variations” — running this month at the Ahmanson Theatre ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Two imposing sets of variations — Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Beethoven’s Thirty-three Variations on a Waltz ...

The Amarillo Little Theatre is presenting "33 Variations," a poignant and intellectually engaging play by Moisés Kaufman, that delves into the mysteries of Beethoven's legendary Diabelli Variations.

At the remove of two centuries and more, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of the fact that Beethoven's music was considered thorny, difficult stuff in its day. Tuesday's recital by pianist Peter ...

KALAMAZOO, MI —Serving as dominant concept behind the 2012 Gilmore Festival has been the use of theme and variations found in countless classical works. Many Gilmore events this year showcased the ...

Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations stands alongside Bach’s Goldberg Variations as one of the greatest works of its type ever written for the piano. Completed in 1823, the piece has inspired ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. After 19 years, finally a boo. Philharmonic Society president and ...

Uri Caine is doing with Western classical music what jazz musicians have always done with Broadway show tunes—reinterpreting them. His work has mostly garnered great success and reception. Thus far, ...