Symphonic Variations, Op. 78/B. 70

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Anton�n Dvor�k (1841-1904) composed SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS, Op. 78/ B. 70 in 1877. Written as a challenge set for Dvor�k by a friend to write variations on theme that seemed impossible, the composer selected a movement from his work for unaccompanied male voices, SBOROV� P�SNE PRO MU�SK� HLASY, B. 66, as the theme - the third from the set titled J� JSEM HUSLAR (I am a fiddler). The work includes the theme statement, followed by 27 variations before the Finale. It premiered on December 12, 1877, by the Provisional Theatre Orchestra in Praque, Ludevit Prochazka conducting, and the work is still commonly programmed today. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set). Reprint edition.