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
    • Composition date: 1941 - 1978
    • Duration: 11 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music, 1978
    • Dedication: à Felicja Blumental
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

  • 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