The heavenly Adagio cantabile from Beethoven's Sonata No. 8; one of the most beautiful slow movements ever written for piano.

This Air is drawn from Beethoven's collection of folk song arrangements, Op. 107, which features settings of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and other folk melodies for voice with piano trio accompaniment. The 'Little Russia' subtitle refers to Ukraine, and Beethoven's sensitive harmonic treatment of these folk melodies showcased his deep respect for popular song traditions.