Hindemith, Variations on a Theme of
Hindemith, Variations on a Theme of. Orch. work by Walton comp. 1962–3 to commission by Royal Phil. Soc. for its 150th anniversary concert. Theme is from 2nd movt. of Hindemith's vc. conc. (1940) and 7th var. quotes 4 bars from Mathis der Maler. F.p. London 1963, cond. composer.
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