Description
Theme and Variations: Order vs. Imagination in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!
Fun Fact
Some variation sets were written as showpieces to prove compositional skill. Brahms once joked that anyone could write a good theme, but only a real composer could write convincing variations. Beethoven agreed—he used the form repeatedly when he wanted to demonstrate both discipline and daring in equal measure.
About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
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I've also published two beautifully illustrated coffee table books featuring stories from the world of classical music. You can find both on Amazon by searching for The Classical Music Minute.
