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The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 by Benjamin Britten. 658 recordings in this catalogue.

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Movements

  1. I. Theme. Allegro maestoso e largamente

  2. II. Variation A. Presto (flute and piccolo)

  3. III. Variation B. Lento (oboe)

  4. IV. Variation C. Moderato (clarinet)

  5. V. Variation D. Allegro alla marcia (bassoon)

  6. VI. Variation E. Brillante - Alla polacca (violin)

  7. VII. Variation F. Meno mosso (viola)

  8. VIII. Variation G. (cello)

  9. IX. Variation H. Cominciando lento ma poco a poco accelerando (double-bass)

  10. X. Variation I. Maestoso (harp)

  11. XI. Variation J. L’istesso tempo (horn)

  12. XII. Variation K. Vivace (trumpet)

  13. XIII. Variation L. Allegro pomposo (trombone)

  14. XIV. Variation M. Moderato (percussion)

  15. XV. Fugue. Allegro molto

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