Lei Meng - Variations (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Bagatelle No. 1 in C Minor, WoO 52
02. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Theme. Vivace
03. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation I. Alla Marcia maestoso
04. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation II. Poco allegro
05. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation III. L'istesso tempo
06. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation IV. Un poco più vivace
07. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation V. Allegro vivace
08. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation VI. Allegro ma non troppo e serioso
09. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation VII. Un poco più allegro
10. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation VIII. Poco vivace
11. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation IX. Allegro pesante e risoluto
12. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation X. Presto
13. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XI. Allegretto
14. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XII. Un poco più moto
15. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XIII. Vivace
16. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XIV. Grave e maestoso
17. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XV. Presto scherzando
18. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XVI. Allegro
19. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XVII.
20. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XVIII. Poco moderato
21. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XIX. Presto
22. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XX. Andante
23. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXI. Allegro con brio
24. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXII. Allegro molto alla Notte e giorno faticar di Mozart
25. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXIII. Allegro assai
26. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXIV. Fughetta. Andante
27. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXV. Allegro
28. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXVI.
29. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXVII. Vivace
30. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXVIII. Allegro
31. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXIX. Adagio ma non troppo
32. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXX. Andante, sempre cantabile
33. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXXI. Largo, molto espressivo
34. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXXII. Fuga. Allegro
35. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120: Variation XXXIII. Tempo di Minuetto moderato



Variation means change. In music, it becomes the engine of creative imagination - a principle that has challenged and inspired composers for centuries. Among all the great variation works, one stands out like an eight-thousander in music history: Ludwig van Beethoven's 33 variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli op. 120. On her new CD, pianist Lei Meng focuses on this monumental late work and invites us on an expedition to Beethoven's most creative heights. Lei Meng juxtaposes these variations with a work that contrasts the late peak with an early Beethoven: the energetic, sharply delineated C minor Bagatelle WoO 52 from 1795, in which we already encounter the composer who was to make the C minor key his trademark - with scherzo wit, impetuous power and a gently glowing trio in C major.

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