Rameau–Leschetizky: Gavotte and Variations – Ethel Leginska

Rameau: Gavotte and Variations in A Minor
Arrangement by Theodor Leschetizky
Piano roll recording made in 1919

00:02 – Gavotte
01:34 – 1st Double
02:18 – 2nd Double
03:03 – 3rd Double
03:52 – 4th Double
04:34 – 5th Double
05:27 – 6th Double

Each variation was labelled as a "double" – the Baroque French term for a variation that retains the harmony but embellishes the rhythm.

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 – 1764) was a French composer of the late Baroque era.

Leschetizky (1830 – 1915) was one of the most influential piano pedagogues in history. His students included Paderewski and Schnabel.

Ethel Leginska (1886 – 1970) was a pianist, composer and conductor; one of the first women to conduct major symphony orchestras.

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The image is an AI-enhanced version of an original photo of Ethel Leginska at the piano.