“Drinking Song” (WoO 109) is a light piano piece in C major that reveals itself quickly and lies well under the hands. The simplified version preserves the cheerful character of the original and can already be performed fluently after a short run-through. With a playing time of one and a half minutes, it offers enough space for musical expression without seeming overloaded. It suits lessons, auditions, and informal gatherings alike, and its clear periods make phrasing easy to grasp. The texture ...