Dive into the playful and witty world of Ludwig van Beethoven with "Canons & Musical Jokes," a delightful collection of his lesser-known works released on Warner Classics. This charming album, spanning just under 46 minutes, offers a refreshing departure from Beethoven's more serious compositions, showcasing his humorous side through a series of canons and musical jokes.
Comprising 50 tracks, the album features a variety of genres, including classical, classical piano, and chamber music. Each piece is a testament to Beethoven's ingenuity and humor, with titles like "Hol' euch der Teufel! B'hüt' euch Gott" (May the Devil take you! May God protect you) and "Esel aller Esel" (Fool of all fools) hinting at the playful nature of the music within.
From the lively "Gott ist eine feste Burg" (God is a firm fortress) to the whimsical "Falstafferel, lass' dich sehen!" (Falstaff, let yourself be seen!), this album is a treasure trove of musical gems that are sure to entertain and amuse. Whether you're a longtime fan of Beethoven or a newcomer to his work, "Canons & Musical Jokes" offers a unique and enjoyable listening experience that highlights the composer's versatility and wit.
Tracks
Beethoven: Languisco e moro, Hess 229Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Lob auf den Dicken, WoO 100Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Graf, Graf, liebster Graf, WoO 101Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Im Arm der Liebe ruht sich's wohl, WoO 159Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ewig dein, WoO 161Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ta ta ta, WoO 162Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Kurz ist der Schmerz, und ewig ist die Freude, WoO 163Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Freundschaft ist die Quelle wahrer Glückseligkeit, WoO 164Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Glück zum neuen Jahr, WoO 165Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Kurz ist der Schmerz, und ewig ist die Freude, WoO 166Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Brauchle, Linke, WoO 167Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Das Schweigen, WoO 168aLudwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Das Reden, WoO 168bLudwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ich küsse Sie, WoO 169Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ars longa, vita brevis, WoO 170Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Glück fehl' dir vor allem, WoO 171Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ich bitt' dich, WoO 172Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Hol' euch der Teufel! B'hüt' euch Gott, WoO 173Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Glaube und hoffe, WoO 174Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Sankt Petrus war ein Fels, WoO 175Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Bethoven: Bernardus war ein Sankt, WoO 175Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Glück zum neuen Jahr, WoO 176Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Bester Magistrat, Ihr friert, WoO 177Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Signor Abate, WoO 178Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Seiner kaiserlichen Hoheit, alles Gute, alles Schöne!, WoO 179Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Hoffmann, sei ja kein Hofmann, WoO 180Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Gedenket heute an Baden, WoO 181Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: O Tobias!, WoO 182Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Bester Herr Graf, Sie sind ein Schaf, WoO 183Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Falstafferel, lass' dich sehen!, WoO 184Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Edel sei der Mensch, hilfreich und gut, WoO 185Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Te solo adoro, WoO 186 (Version for Mezzo-Soprano and Bass)Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Te solo adoro, WoO 186 (Version for Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano)Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Te solo adoro, WoO 186 (Version for Tenor and Bass)Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Schwenke dich ohne Schwänke, WoO 187Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Gott ist eine feste Burg, WoO 188Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Doktor, sperrt das Tor dem Tod, WoO 189Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ich war hier, Doktor, ich war hier, WoO 190Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Kühl, nicht lau, WoO 191Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ars longa, vita brevis, WoO 192Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ars longa, vita brevis, WoO 193Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Si non per portas, per muros, WoO 194Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Freu' dich des Lebens, WoO 195Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Es muss sein, WoO 196Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Da ist das Werk , WoO 197Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Wir irren allesamt, WoO 198Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Ich bin der Herr von zu, Du bist der Herr von von, WoO 199Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Das Schöne zum Guten, WoO 203Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Herr Graf, ich komme zu fragen, WoO 221Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
Beethoven: Esel aller Esel, WoO 227Ludwig van Beethoven, Accentus
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