Composition: Theme and Variations, Op. 43 (Schoenberg, Arnold)
| Title | Theme and Variations |
| Alternative title | Theme and Variations for Wind Band or Orchestra |
| Creators | Arnold Schoenberg (composer) |
| Opus | Op.43a (Wind Band) |
| Instrumentation | wind ensemble, brass ensemble and percussion |
| Number of movements | 9 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1943 |
| First published | 1949 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 720 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Variations |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme: Poco allegro | — | — | — |
| 1. Variation | — | — | — |
| 2. Variation: Allegro molto | — | — | — |
| 3. Variation: Poco adagio | — | — | — |
| 4. Variation: Tempo di valse | — | — | — |
| 5. Variation: Molto moderato | — | — | — |
| 6. Variation: Allgero | — | — | — |
| 7. Variation: Moderato | — | — | — |
| Finale: Moderato | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | orchestra | — |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Manuscript | 1943 | Complete Score (Op.43a) |
| view | Complete | — | Schirmer | — | Complete Score (Op.43a) |
| view | Complete | — | Anton J. Benjamin | — | Complete Score (Op.43a) |
| view | Complete | parts | Schirmer | — | DPiccolo, C Piccolo, Flute 1, 2 Oboe 1, 2 Bassoon 1, 2 EClarinet, Clarinet 1, 2, 3 (B), Alto Clarinet (E), Bass Clarinet (B) Alto Sax 1, 2 (E), Tenor Sax (B), Baritone Sax (E) Cornet 1, 2, Trumpet 1, 2, Flugelhorn 1, 2 (B) Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) Trombone 1, 2, 3 Baritone (B) Euphonium Tubas String Bass Timpani/Snare Drum/Bass Drum/Cymbals/ Tambourine/Glockenspiel/Xylophone |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for orchestra | Schirmer | 1944 | Complete Score Complete Score |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for orchestra | — | — | Complete Score |
Recordings/Performances
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