Since this work was first published after 1927 with the prescribed copyright notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the USA. However, it is in the public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted), the EU, and in those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years or less. |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 9 sections (theme, 7 variations, finale) |
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Composition Year | 1943 |
Genre Categories | Variations; For wind band; Scores featuring wind band; |
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Complete Score (Op.43a) (EU)
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Complete Score (Op.43a) (EU)
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Work Title | Theme and Variations |
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Alternative. Title | Theme and Variations for Wind Band or Orchestra |
Composer | Schoenberg, Arnold |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.43a (Wind Band) ; Op.43b (Orchestra) |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IAS 44 |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 9 sections (theme, 7 variations, finale):
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1943 |
First Performance. | 1946-06-27 in New York (Op.43a)
1944-08-20 in Boston, Symphony Hall (Op.43b)
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First Publication. | 1949 (Op.43a) - New York: Schirmer, Plate 40900c 1944 (Op.43b) - New York: Schirmer |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 12 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
Piece Style | Early 20th century |
Instrumentation | wind band (or orchestra) |
InstrDetail | |
External Links | Schoenberg.at Wind Repertory Project (Op.43a) Belmont Music Schott Edition of Published Score |
Extra Information | Despite the frequent description as "versions", the orchestra setting is simply an arrangement of the original, there is no significant structural difference. |