Sometimes referred to as the Paganini Rhapsody or Paganini Variations, this work for piano and orchestra is the length of a concerto and features a theme from Paganini’s 24th caprice with 24 variations. Unusually, an introduction and the first variation are played before the theme. The expansive, ly...
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 was written by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Sergei Rachmaninoff released Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 on Wed Nov 07 1934.
Recognizing that the 18th variation would make the work into a popular hit, Rachmaninoff told a friend:
This one is for my agent.
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