variations on a japanese song by thomas ruedi physical (printed) Beethoven's seven variations transform this

Beethoven's seven variations transform this simple and expressive melody into a work of remarkable elegance

It was my intention to keep the musical style very clear and simple so that it would make a nice contribution to the solo repertoire of performers of all levels

The work can be seen as a musical tribute to the cultural diversity and

the composition occupies an important place in the chamber music repertoire of the early nineteenth century

variations on a japanese song by thomas ruedi physical (printed) Beethoven's seven variations transform thisVariations on a Japanese Song was commissioned by the OrigAmi euphonium quartet of Japan and first performed in 2022. In my music, I was trying to capture my own personal emotions I experience when deeply absorbing the beauty of the Japanese nature, the culture and its spirit. The melody on which my Japanese song and indeed the variations are based on, stems from my own imagination. The work can also be seen as a personal tribute to the profound