Paul Hindemith 1895–1963

The Four Temperaments

Die vier Temperamente für Orchester oder Ballett

Piano, String Orchestra Variations Ballets Modern Composed 1940 · published 1947 · 30 min · 5 movements

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5 movements

1. Title
2. I A. Theme
3. II B. First Variation: Melancholic
4. III Second Variation: Sanguinic
5. IV D. Third Variation: Phlegmatic
6. V E. Fourth Variation: Choleric

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