Kapustin Variations Op 41 Imslp Jun 2026

As of today, the (imslp.org) hosts a high-quality scan of the published score for Kapustin’s Variations Op. 41 . To locate it:

Unlike pieces by Bach, Beethoven, or Chopin, Nikolai Kapustin’s compositions are legally protected by international copyright laws. Because Kapustin passed away recently (in 2020) and the piece was written in 1984, it is . kapustin variations op 41 imslp

The piece is based on a 32-bar theme in D♭ major . It famously utilizes the solo bassoon motive from the opening of Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), transforming it into a "jazzed-up" swing motive often dubbed the "Rite of Swing". As of today, the (imslp

While the piece is a set of variations, the final movement (Variation 12) is structured as a . As of today