Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge (1937)

pour orchestre à cordes

  • General information
    • Composition date : 12 jul 1937
    • Duration : 25 mn
    • Editor : Boosey & Hawkes
    • Opus : 10
    • Dedication : 'To F. B. A tribute with affection and admiration'

Creation information

  • Date : 27 August 1937
    Location :

    Festival de Salzbourg


    Performers :

    Boyd Neel Orchestra

Table of contents

  • Introduction and Theme
  • Variations
    1. Adagio
    2. March
    3. Romance
    4. Aria Italiana
    5. Bourrée classique
    6. Wiener Waltzer
    7. Moto perpetuo
    8. Funeral March
    9. Chant
    10. Fugue and Finale