Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Paganini Variations (Brahms)
The Paganini Variations are a set of theme and variations, written by Johannes Brahms (Op. 35). It is well-known for its emotional depth and technical challenge, and it is based upon 24th Caprice by Paganini.
Structurally, the work is divided into two sections ("Book I", Op. 35/1 and "Book II", Op. 35/2), with the theme stated at the beginning of each section. Each section concludes with a virtuosic finale-style variation.
10-26-2009 08:16:03
The contents of this article is licensed from www.wikipedia.org under the GNU Free Documentation License. Click here to see the transparent copy and copyright details
The contents of this article is licensed from www.wikipedia.org under the GNU Free Documentation License. Click here to see the transparent copy and copyright details