Variations on a Theme by Anton Bruckner Op.19 (1986)

piano solo

c. 13'30" (listen to sample)

I. Tema - Adagio
II. Scherzando e leggiero
III. Presto volante
IV. Mesto
V. Adagio
VI. Moderato
VII. Presto feroce
VIII. Lento rubato
IX. Adagio
X. Adagissimo

First performance: 3 June 1987 Spoleto Festival; Charleston, South Carolina; Erika Nickrenz, piano

Dedicated to Erika Nickrenz

Published by Theodore Presser Co. | #410-41275


 


Recordings:
Koch International Classics | David Korevaar, piano
Musical Heritage Society | David Korevaar, piano


Reviews:
"Liebermann's set of variations displays a large array of 20th century compositional techniques and is as intellectually stimulating to follow as it is exciting to hear. One left it wishing for a second chance to hear the music."

Charleston News and Courier