Composed during Beethoven's early period, these charming variations transform a simple Swiss folk tune into a showcase of pianistic creativity, foreshadowing his future mastery of the form while remaining accessible to amateur players.
Beethoven's 6 Variations on a Swiss Song (WoO 64) is a lighthearted piano work based on a popular Alpine melody.
Composed around 1790, it showcases his early mastery of variation form, blending technical simplicity with melodic inventiveness.
