Diabelli Variations

Diabelli Variations is an album by Uri Caine, released in 2002. A rich tapestry of jazz-infused variations breathing new life into Beethoven's classic theme. 'Diabelli Variations' is recognized for its inventive approach, earning praise from critics and contributing to Caine's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. It has been influential within both the jazz community and classical reinterpretation circles, demonstrating that improvisation can coexist harmoniously with established classical themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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• 1 Theme Standout 1:00
• 2 Variation I Standout 2:13
• 3 Variation II 0:56
• 4 Variation III 1:15
• 5 Variation IV 1:14
• 6 Variation V 1:04
• 7 Variation VI 0:59
• 8 Variation VII 1:49
• 9 Variation VIII 1:22
• 10 Variation IX 1:29
• 11 Variation X 0:38
• 12 Variation XI 0:59
• 13 Variation XII 0:54
• 14 Variation XIII 1:00
• 15 Variation XIV 2:53
• 16 Variation XV 0:31
• 17 Variation XVI 1:17
• 18 Variation XVII 1:44
• 19 Variation XVIII 1:27
• 20 Variation XIX 1:05
• 21 Variation XX 2:28
• 22 Variation XXI 1:09
• 23 Variation XXII 0:50
• 24 Variation XXIII 1:06
• 25 Variation XXIV 1:14
• 26 Variation XXV Standout 3:23
• 27 Variation XXVI 1:00
• 28 Variation XXVII 1:35
• 29 Variation XXVIII 0:50
• 30 Variation XXIX 1:14
• 31 Variation XXX 1:58
• 32 Variation XXXI 5:03
• 33 Variation XXXII 5:50
• 34 Variation XXXIII 2:22

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