Variations on a Theme by Haydn: Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 1662 Piano Solo (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) - Softcover

Johannes Brahms

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793520584 ISBN 13: 9780793520589

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1992

Synopsis

In writing this excellent set of variations on a theme for Orchestra, Brahms actually got it a bit wrong. The theme (an old tune named the 'Saint Anthony Chorale') is not really by Haydn, but was used by him. Whateveritsparentage, this march-like tune, dignified but with a twinkle in its eye, is an outstanding basis for variations. After the opening statement of the theme, there are nine variations, easily distinguished by the listener, whowillbe amused and impressed by the variety of techniques Brahms uses to give each one its own special mood - whether romantic, brisk or very lively! The last section gets more passionate as Brahms uses the original theme as abassline and works out mini-variations over it. At the end, the original theme comes back in a grand statement. This is a Piano arrangement of the orchestral work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793520584
• ISBN 13: 9780793520589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 20