Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994)
Variations on a Theme of Paganini (1941 -1978)
version for piano and orchestra
[Variations sur un thème de Paganini - Wariacje na temat Paganiniego]
arrangement
- General information
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Composition date:
1941 - 1978
- Duration: 11 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music, 1978
- Dedication: à Felicja Blumental
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Composition date:
1941 - 1978
- Type
- Concertant music [Piano and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: piano
- 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussionist, harp, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
18 November 1979
Location:États-Unis, Miami
Performers:Felicia Blumental : piano, Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Brian Pirestman.
Observations
première version de 1941 pour deux pianos