Variazioni in Blue

Variazioni in Blue consists of a series of character variations, in which melodic blues-elements (blue notes) reoccur continuously. The composition starts with a dignified melody in a ‘classical’ style, followed by a variation with obvious blues elements.

Next we hear a quick variation with a folkloristic Balkan character. Exceptionally beautiful is the Andante con espressivo, standing out because of its pleasing harmonic changes. This variation blends into a repeat of the previous folkloristic variation, consequently leading up to the climax as the major variation draws the composition to its conclusion.