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abj

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I'm looking for pieces of this form to add to my repertoire, so I'm hoping people here can make some suggestions. I have already heard and studied the most familiar works of the form (those of Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, &c.), but I'm looking for other pieces; 'rarities' or works that people generally are not familiar with.

Thanks.

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 06:16:58 AM

Rzewski - The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Kapustin - Variations Op.41

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 07:44:18 AM

Hey there. If you've got the technique, try Alkan - Le Festin d'Aesop (Op. 39 No 12)

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 03:45:52 PM

Webern Variations

Ives Varied Air and Variations

Mompou Variations sur un theme de Chopin

Mompou Trois Variations

Copland Variations

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #4 on: November 03, 2009, 06:49:21 PM

I'm rather fond of the set by Nielsen.

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abj

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 08:43:25 PM

Quote from: quantum on November 03, 2009, 06:16:58 AM

Rzewski - The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Kapustin - Variations Op.41

The Rzewski variations are very nice, but the Kapustin variations are not quite my cup of tea.

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I'm rather fond of the set by Nielsen.

~~I assume this is 'Theme with Variations. FS 81, Op. 40. (1917)'?~~
I found the recording on Spotify.

Thank you for all the suggestions so far.

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 11:39:47 AM

Faure----Theme and Variations
Haydn F minor Variations
Dello-Joio 3rd Sonata 1st movement has theme and variations

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Re: Theme and variations

Reply #7 on: November 04, 2009, 11:02:37 PM

Also, Boulez is currently working on a large set of Variations for solo piano that may prove to be rather exciting, given the reviews of the first one and the awesome-looking music. The first is available currently; look for Une page d’éphéméride.

But if you want something a bit more accessible, why not play something by one of our own, illustrious members (not that he would ever admit he's illustrious, of course):

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