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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Variations on a Theme of Corelli

Variations on a Theme of Corelli (, Variatsii na temu A. Korelli), Op. 42, is a set of variations for solo piano, written in 1931 by the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. He composed the

Structure#

The Theme is followed by 20 variations, an Intermezzo between variations 13 and 14, and a Coda to finish. All variations are in D minor except where noted. *Theme. Andante *Variation 1. Poco piu mosso *Variation 2. L’istesso tempo *Variation 3. Tempo di Minuetto *Variation 4. Andante *Variation 5. Allegro (ma non tanto) *Variation 6. L’istesso tempo *Variation 7. Vivace *Variation 8. Adagio misterioso *Variation 9. Un poco piu mosso *Variation 10. Allegro scherzando *Variation 11. Allegro vivace *Variation 12. L’istesso tempo *Variation 13. Agitato *Intermezzo *Variation 14. Andante (come prima) (D major) *Variation 15. L’istesso tempo (D major) *Variation 16. Allegro vivace *Variation 17. Meno mosso *Variation 18. Allegro con brio *Variation 19. Piu mosso. Agitato *Variation 20. Piu mosso *Coda. Andante Rachmaninoff noted in the score that variations 11, 12, and 19 could be omitted at the performer’s discretion.

See also#

  • List of variations on a theme by another composer
  • Piano.ru - Sheet music download
  • Chubrik.ru - Audio download
Composer
Sergei Rachmaninoff