Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33 (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr)

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Editor Viktor Kubatsky (1891–1970)
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Editor Viktor Kubatsky (1891–1970)
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Moscow: Muzgiz, 1956. Plate M. 25739 Г.
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Editor Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)
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Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1889]. Plate 13791.
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Editor Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1962. Plate 30042.
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Editor Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)
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Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1889]. Plate 13792.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2195.
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For Cello and Piano (Tchaikovsky)

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Moscow: Muzgiz, 1956. Plate M. 25740 Г.
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Editor Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)
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Work Title Variations on a Rococo Theme
Alternative. Title Вариации на тему рококо
Name Translations Rococovariaties; Variacions sobre un tema rococó; Variaciones sobre un tema rococó; Variations sur un thème Rococo; ロココの主題による変奏曲; 로코코 주제에 의한 변주곡; Variações em um tema rococó para violoncelo e orquestra; Variacije na rokokojsko temo; Варіації на тему рококо; Những biến tấu trên chủ đề rococo; 洛可可主題變奏曲; Variazioni su un tema rococò; Variacioj pri Rokoka Temo
Name Aliases Variaciones sobre un tema rococo; Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 300658039; LCCN: n81076997; GND: 300034172; BNF: 13910166j
Composer Tchaikovsky, Pyotr
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.33 ; TH 57 ; CW 59
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IPT 143
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's A introduction, theme, 8 variations:
Moderato assai quasi Andante
Thema. Moderato semplice
Var. 1. Tempo della Thema (24 bars)
Var. 2. Tempo della Thema — Cadenza (37 bars)
Var. 3. Andante (34 bars)
Var. 4. Allegro vivo (46 bars)
Var. 5. Andante grazioso (58 bars)
Var. 6. Allegro moderato (46 bars)
Var. 7. Andante sostenuto (70 bars)
Var. 8 e Coda. Allegro moderato con anima (67 bars)

B introduction, theme, 7 variations:

Moderato assai quasi Andante
Thema. Moderato semplice
Var. 1. Tempo della Thema (24 bars)
Var. 2. Tempo della Thema (33 bars)
Var. 3. Andante sostenuto (70 bars)
Var. 4. Andante grazioso (58 bars)
Var. 5. Allegro moderato — Cadenza (50 bars)
Var. 6. Andante (35 bars)
Var. 7 e Coda. Allegro vivo (76 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1876 A ; 1876–77 B (standard version, edited by Fitzenhagen)
First Performance. 1877-12-18 — Moscow, Russian Musical Society B
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (cello), Nikolay Rubinstein (conductor)

1941-04-24 — Moscow, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall A

Daniil Shafran (cello), Aleksandr Melik-Pashayev (conductor)
First Publication. 1878, 1889 B — Moscow: P. Jurgenson.
Cello and piano arr. (1878)
Full score (1889). Plate 13791.
Parts (1889). Plate 13792.

1956 A — Moscow: Muzgiz.

Full score. Plate M. 25739 Г. (in vol.30Б of Complete Collected Works, pp.5–46).
Cello and piano arr. Plate M. 25740 Г. (in vol.55Б of Complete Collected Works, pp.5–38).
Dedication Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848–1890)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation cello, orchestra
InstrDetail 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, strings
External Links Tchaikovsky Research
Wikipedia article
All Music Guide
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Extra Information Also arranged by Tchaikovsky for cello and piano, 1876
The full score and piano reduction of B were the only versions published during Tchaikovsky's lifetime, although privately the composer expressed dissatisfaction with Fitzenhagen's alterations in the variation order and the cutting of the final variation. The piece was written for Fitzenhagen. Until fairly recently, this Fitzenhagen version was the only one known in the west.