Paganini - Variations on the G String on Rossini's "Moses"

Paganini, Niccolò - Variations on the G String on Rossini's "Moses" - Violin and Piano - edited by Zino Francescatti - International Music Company.

Theme-and-variation pieces occupy a very large chunk of Paganini’s compositional catalogue.  This particular set of variations was composed on a stirring theme from Rossini’s tragic opera, Mose in Egitto (Moses in Egypt).  In the opera, the tune is sung by Moses on the shore of the Red Sea, who prays for deliverance from Pharaoh’s pursuing army; his prayer is triumphantly answered, and the bad guys meet their doom in the water.  Requiring many of the same technical acrobatics as Paganini’s other works, this piece makes a great recital finale or encore! 

This edition contains editorial markings by Zino Francescatti, and is published by the International Music Company. 

Difficulty: A5/A6

NOTE: This item is for VIOLIN.  For the cello and piano version, please see item 3666 111.