Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 23 (Brahms, Johannes)
| Title | Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann |
| Alternative title | Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann |
| Creators | Johannes Brahms, composer |
| Opus | Op.23 |
| Instrumentation | piano 4 hands |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | E flat major |
| Composed | 1861 |
| First published | 1863 |
| Dedication | Julie Schumann |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 1020 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Variations |
| Period | Romantic |
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | 2 pianos | Theodor Kirchner |
| View | Complete | piano | Theodor Kirchner |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | — | Manuscript | 1800 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | — | J. Rieter-Biedermann | 1863 | Complete Score Complete Score (monochrome) Color Cover |
| View | Complete | — | Breitkopf und Härtel | — | Complete Score (scan) Complete Score (filter) Complete Score (lower resolution) Title Pages (scan) Title Pages (filter) |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for 2 pianos |
J. Rieter-Biedermann | 1878 | Piano 1 Piano 2 |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for piano |
J. Rieter-Biedermann | 1878 | Complete Score |
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