As orchestras find new ways to share and connect with audiences remotely, here are some of their latest offerings featuring classic Copland works.
Read more- Title
- Orchestral Variations
- For
- orchestra
- Scoring
- 2(=picc).1.corA.2(II=bcl).2-4.2.3.1-timp.perc(2):crot/glsp/t.bells/ xyl/bongos/conga dr/cowbell/cyms/tam-t/wdbl/BD/SD/TD-harp-strings
- ARCO Number(s)
- 76
- Category
- Orchestral
- Duration
- 14'
- Premiere
- Louisville, KY, March 5th, 1957 (The Louisville Orchestra, cond. Robert Whitney)
- Commission Info
- Robert Whitney and the Louisville Orchestra
- Publisher
- Boosey & Hawkes
- Publishing Status
- Published
- Orchestration Of
- Piano Variations (for piano) (1930)
- Year Orchestrated
- 1957
Buying Options
Boosey & HawkesProgram Note
One of Copland's favorite pieces was his early Piano Variations. Disappointed that the work was performed infrequently, he decided to transcribe the variations for orchestra in response to a commission from the Louisville Orchestra. He had thought about making the arrangement for a long time. "It was a unique challenge to think of this material in terms of orchestral color," Copland said.
- Author
- Vivian Perlis
- Year
- 1998