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Piano (Piano solo) - L9 SKU: HL.51481276 Piano. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Felix Loy. Arranged by Ian Fountain. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Revised edition of HN 636. Classical. Softcover. 56 pages. G. Henle #HN1276. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481276). ISBN 9790201812762. UPC: 888680950637. 9.25x12.25x0.172 inches. Fing: Ian Fountain.Beethoven's “33 Variations on a waltz by A. Diabelli,” composed between 1819 and 1823, are his most significant contribution to the genre. The notice announcing the publication of the first edition aptly claimed that “These are no variations of the usual kind but a great and important masterpiece.” The Viennese publisher Anton Diabelli had asked 50 composers to write one variation each on his waltz, for publication in an anthology. But instead, Beethoven used it for a comprehensive exploration of the genre's traditions. This Urtext edition, revised on the basis of the Critical Report of the Beethoven Complete Edition, is a stand-alone edition taken from the volume Variations for Piano II (HN 1269). A detailed preface and commentary provide information on the current state of research. The fingerings are by Ian Fountain. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)