Alan Shulman's Theme & Variations for Viola and Orchestra was premiered by Emanuel Vardi and Vivian Rivkin at Town Hall
in February 1941. Vardi then gave the first performance with the NBC Symphony in March 1941 (Bridge 9119). Primrose toured with it 1942-44. At the request of Joseph DePasquale, (who recorded it Troy 715) Alan made a version for viola, strings and harp in 1954. Originally published by Chappell, the piano reduction is available through Alfred: https://www.alfred.com/products/theme-and-variations-for-viola-and-piano-36-50720003; orchestral materials are rental through Wise: https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/62227/Theme-and-Variations-for-viola-and-orchestra--Alan-Shulman/
in February 1941. Vardi then gave the first performance with the NBC Symphony in March 1941 (Bridge 9119). Primrose toured with it 1942-44. At the request of Joseph DePasquale, (who recorded it Troy 715) Alan made a version for viola, strings and harp in 1954. Originally published by Chappell, the piano reduction is available through Alfred: https://www.alfred.com/products/theme-and-variations-for-viola-and-piano-36-50720003; orchestral materials are rental through Wise: https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/62227/Theme-and-Variations-for-viola-and-orchestra--Alan-Shulman/