From the Archives - Themes and Variations

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published October 13, 2021 at 12:41 PM CDT

In the 4th installment of the series "Themes and Variations," enjoy a trio of very different composers – George Frideric Handel, Arnold Schoenberg, and Benjamin Britten. Their approach and handling of their variations is fascinating, and you’ll hear a more approachable side to Schoenberg.

Compositions and Recordings

Suite No. 5 in E major
by George Frideric Handel
Igor Kipnis, harpsichord

Theme and Variations Op. 43a
by Arnold Schoenberg
Col. Timothy Foley with the United States Marine Band

Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
by Benjamin Britten
Sir Alexander Gibson with the English Chamber Orchestra

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Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.