Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Haydn for Horn & Piano

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Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Haydn for Horn & PianoThe Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56, one of Brahms' greatest creations was written and premiered in 1873. It consists of a theme and eight variations, plus a grand finale. It was written in two forms, one for two pianos and the more well known orchestral version. There is a musicological controversy as to whether the theme is actually from the pen of Haydn or another mystery composer. Some are now referring to it as the Saint Anthony

They are about 30-40 seconds in length each and appropriate for moderately advanced performers and have the following instrumentation:

Piece in F minor

Cello and Bass

This version with Piano is a reduction of the full Orchestral version (to be published in the near future)

but add some ‘zip’

This three minute work can be performed by advanced players

a famous Christian Easter Processional Hymn

This snappy march is in A-B-A format and has a contrasting Trio - returning to the A section for the finish

The texture is rich

Arranged by Jim Tempest for 12-part Brass Ensemble for moderately advanced performers

The mp3 sample is a clip taken from a live masterclass recital at the 2012 Music Academy of the West Festival performed by Trombonist Kensey Chellis and Pianist Chorong Park

Christopher Schmitz has written a new major work

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