Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56
Op.
Variationen über ein Thema von Haydn
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Composed
1873 (Summer)
First published
1873 (November) - 2 pianos; 1874 (January) - orchestra
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Op.
Dedication
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Movements
10
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Movements
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10
sections:; *Orchestra setting, Op.56a; Theme. Andante (29 bars); Variation 1. Poco più animato (29 bars); Variation 2. Più vivace (29 bars); Variation 3. Con moto (58 bars); Variation 4. Andante con moto (60 bars); Variation 5. Vivace (58 bars); Variation 6. Vivace (29 bars); Variation 7. Grazioso (29 bars); Variation 8. Presto non troppo (39 bars); Finale. Andante (111 bars); *2-piano setting, Op.56b; Theme. Andante (29 bars); Variation 1. Andante con moto (29 bars); Variation 2. Vivace (29 bars); Variation 3. Con moto (58 bars); Variation 4. Andante (60 bars); Variation 5. Poco presto (58 bars); Variation 6. Vivace (29 bars); Variation 7. Grazioso (29 bars); Variation 8. Poco presto (39 bars); Finale. Andante (111 bars)
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