(From Birmingham)
THE MIDLAND STRING ORCHESTRA
Conducted by JOSEPH Lewis
IN these Variations for String Orchestra the tune is first very simply presented, and then u flowing variation follows in the same quiet, meditative spirit. A lively and vigorous one succeeds ; beginning strongly, i makes way for a quiet little reminder of the tune, in the middle. The next variation is in waltz measure, dainty and gracious, and a more sprightly rhythm comes after it. Then there is a change to minor, with a sombre version of the tune beginning in the bassos, and the piece comes to an end with a brisk two in the bar, worked out at rather more length than the earlier variations.