Diabelli 2024 - 23 Variations on Anton Diabelli's Waltz)

The Vaterländischer Künstlerverein edition, with Beethoven's and 50 other composers' variations on Anton Diabelli's waltz, was a unique and ambitious undertaking in 1824. Against this background, the pianist Mats Jansson got the idea to commission new, Swedish Diabelli variations 200 years later to celebrate the anniversary. In the edition, 18 Swedish composers have interpreted Diabelli's theme in their own way and contributed to an imaginative collection that will hopefully delight pianists in the 21st century. Reflecting the spirit of the original project , the Diabelli 2024 is an interesting continuation of that tradition. The idea of comparing contemporary compositions with historical ones adds a new dimension to the musical experience. It enables a dialogue over time, which showcases the development of a musical language and individual artistic expression. Diabelli 2024 not only provides a new angle on Diabelli's theme, but also contributes to the rich diversity of piano literature, giving pianists and audiences the opportunity to explore the diverse voices of contemporary Swedish composers. The project's timeless nature adds an extra dimension of meaning by creating a bridge between past and present in musical creativity.