The theme comes from the rondeau from Abdelazer. The work can be performed with or without narration.

Variations and fugue on a theme of Henry Purcell, for speaker and orchestra, or orchestra... Read more

The theme comes from the rondeau from Abdelazer. The work can be performed with or without narration.

Variations and fugue on a theme of Henry Purcell, for speaker and orchestra, or orchestra alone, op. 34
First performance: 15 Oct 1946, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr Malcolm Sargent cond.
Text: Optional text by Eric Crozier (1914-1994)
Duration: 17.0`
Dedication: `This work is affectionately inscribed to the children of John and Jean Maud: Humphrey, Pamela, Caroline and Virginia, for their edification and entertainment`
The music was originally composed for a film `Instruments of the orchestra`
As a concert work, the piece may be performed with or without the commentary.
The theme is the Rondeau from Purcell`s Abdelazer, or the Moor`s revenge, Z 570/2.

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