Iveta's Chocolate Box #02

Tastes of ... chili chocolate! George Thalben Ball's »Variations on a Theme by Paganini«.

Six different chocolates, six favourite pieces: For her »chocolate box«, titular organist Iveta Apkalna has chosen short organ works, each of which she associates with a particular flavour. The result is a collection of musical titbits to warm the mind and the soul.

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»This piece is very difficult to play. But if you can do it, it is very enjoyable!«

George Thalben Ball (1896-1987)
Variations on a theme by Paganini for pedal solo

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