Walter Braunfels :: Phantastische Erscheinungen (Fantastical Apparitions) of a Theme of Hector Berlioz, op.25


 

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Braunfels, Walter
1882-1954
(b Frankfurt, 19 Dec 1882; d Cologne, 19 March 1954). German
Phantastische Erscheinungen (Fantastical Apparitions) of a
Theme of Hector Berlioz, op.25 <1914–1917>
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Introduction, theme, 12 variations & finale; theme taken from La damnation de Faust, op.24, by Berlioz.
The work also resembles a symphony in form; the grouping of the apparitions/variations shown below was given in the first publication.
Bcl is partly in A and partly in B-flat, but always in treble clef.
Introduction: Allegretto con fuoco
1. Allegro (Apparition 1 [Theme], Apparitions 2-4)
2. Andante (Apparitions 5 & 6)
3. Scherzo (Apparitions 7-9)
4. Allegro moderato (Apparitions 10-11)
5. Adagio (Apparition 12)
Finale: Lebhaft