Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart

The title page of the first edition includes the line [As performed by the author, at the Royal School of Music]. The French edition was published by , dated roughly in the same period, and had four instead of the original five variations, no coda, and some differing notes. It is thought that this version could have been a simplification of the original work. However, in 1826 or 1827, Meissonnier brought out another version, this one identical to the London first edition. ==Composition==

This piece embodies Fernando Sor's best characteristics as a composer, requiring great technique. in Italian either translating to "O dolce concento", "O dolce armonia", or, as Sor chose to use, "O cara armonia". This last translation was also used in the vocal score of The Magic Flute published in Birchall, London in around 1813. Sor's theme differs somewhat from Mozart's original, as may be seen in the comparison above/right. The time and key signatures of the originals have been changed and repeats deleted to better make the comparison. None of the bars (measures) are exactly the same but most only differ slightly. ==See also==

Notes References ==Further reading==