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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Actor Terry Hamilton has gotten used to playing some pretty complex and larger-than-life characters. He's played American traitor Benedict Arnold in “The General from America,” famed physicist Niels ...

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Could I have afforded it, had there been more performances and not sold out, I’d have returned to be helped as never before in further understanding some of the mysteries, weirdnesses and journeys to ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick A program celebrating Twyla Tharp’s 60th year making dances features the masterwork “Diabelli” and the fresh new “Slacktide,” set to ...