Thirty Variations on a Theme of Bartók for Piano
Kile Smith
Theme: “Children at Play” from For Children, Vol. 1 , No. 1 (1 908-09) by Béla Bartók Theme
Allegro
C
p. 3
1 . In a Mirror 2. Handstand 3. A Pleasantry 4. The Beginning of an Understanding 5. Galop
Same tempo Same tempo Allegro moderato Andante Vivo
1 sharp 1 sharp 2 sharps
C C C Lydian E Minor G Lydian
p. p. p. p. p.
3 4 4 5 6
6. Intrada 7. Canon at the Octave 8. Canario 9. Mazurka 1 0. Run and Jump
Majestic Allegretto Andante Andante rubato Vivace
2 sharps 3 sharps 3 sharps (4 sharps) 4 sharps
D A A E C sharp Minor
p. p. p. p. p.
8 9 10 10 12
11 . Overture 1 2. Double Canon 1 3. Branle 1 4. Slow Waltz 1 5. Jump Rope
Slow, stately Allegretto Fast Lento Brisk
5 sharps 5 sharps 6 sharps 6 sharps 7 sharps
B B F sharp F sharp C sharp
p. p. p. p. p.
12 13 14 15 16
1 6. 1 7. 1 8. 1 9. 20.
Imperious March Canon at the Fourth Polka schnell Lullaby Dreaming of Flying
Andante grandioso Allegretto Presto Peaceful Light
7 flats 6 flats 6 flats 5 flats 5 flats
C flat G flat E flat Minor, G flat D flat G flat Lydian
p. p. p. p. p.
17 18 19 20 21
21 . 22. 23. 24. 25.
Fanfare Double Canon Milady’s Two-step Minuet of Talking Heads John’s French Dance
Profoundly light Allegretto Allegro Pompously light Gracieuse
4 flats 4 flats 3 flats 3 flats 2 flats
A flat A flat E flat A flat Lydian B flat
p. p. p. p. p.
23 24 25 26 27
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Il piccolo barbaro Hymn of Thanks Handstand in a Mirror Theme with Chords Fugue
Tempo giusto Calm Allegro Same tempo Allegro moderato
2 flats 1 flat 1 flat
G Minor F F C C
p. p. p. p. p.
28 29 30 30 31
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