Variationen über ein Rokoko-Thema op. 33

A tribute from Tchaikovsky to the great admired example of Mozart and a challenge for the solo cellist. 'Rokoko-Variationen', the theme of which follows the style of 18th-century music makes high demands on the solo cellist's brilliant playing and superb technique. The variations are musically linked by orchestral ritornellos which, musically and substantially, virtually form a second sequence of variations.