Variations on an Original Theme in G minor, Op. 21

Władysław Żeleński · 1837–1921 · Polish

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Variationen über ein Originalthema

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 15 min
Composed: 1883
Era: Late Romantic

Notes

Single-movement theme and variations, about 15 minutes

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Dedicated to: Joseph Hellmesberger Sr.

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