Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a

Album by Johannes Brahms & Eduard van Beinum & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest

Variations on a Theme of Haydn ("St. Antoni Chorale"), Op. 56a is an orchestral work by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1873. The piece treats a chorale-like theme through a sequence of variations that explore classical forms and romantic orchestral colour, employing contrapuntal textures, contrasting tempi and varied instrumentation, and exemplifying Brahms's middle-period engagement with variation technique and formal balance.

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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Theme
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var. 1 (Poco più amato)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 2 (Più vivace)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 3 (Con moto)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 4 (Andante con moto)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 5 (Vivace)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 6 (Vivace)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 7 (Grazioso)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Var 8 (Presto non troppo)
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    Variations on a Theme of Haydn (“St. Antoni Chorale”), op. 56a: Finale (Andante)

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