Variations, Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Eric Wilson. Euphonium and Piano

VARIATIONS for Euphonium and Piano
Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Eric Wilson

Violin virtuoso Nicolai Paganinis Caprice in A minor (the fifth of his 24 Caprices for Solo Violin) has been the inspiration for countless sets of variations the sequential passages, distinctive contours and intervals, and its inherent harmony all provide a rich source of material to work with.

In 1977 Andrew Lloyd Webber added his name to those who have made use of Paganinis piece to fulfil his obligations on losing a bet on a Leyton Orient football match to his famous cello-playing brother, Julian. One of his variations (number 4) became well known through its use as the theme to London Weekend Televisions arts programme The South Bank Show in its original context just a short snatch from a work lasting some 45 minutes.

In this ten minute selection Paganinis theme is presented followed by variations 15, 10, and 23 (in the original numbering). The famous South Bank Show theme is included, as is the variation which became Unexpected Song in Tell Me On A Sunday, and the galloping finale a showy ending for todays virtuosi!

Supplied with parts for soloist in bass clef or B-flat treble clef