1. Theme and variations
2. Scherzo: Moderato ma molto rithmico — Andante (fugato) — Scherzo da capo
3. Finale: Prestissimo

• Year of composition: 1935
• Work category: String quartet
• Dedication: To Lady Franks
• First performed: 27 April 1936 (Per Carlsten, Holger Gustafsson, Olle Hylberg, Gustav Gröndahl)
• Duration: 19 min

Examples of printed editions

A.B. Nordiska Musikförlaget, Stockholm, 1939, score and parts material

Description of work

1. Tema med variationer. Tema [Theme and variations. Theme]: Andante C major 4/4 (C) 24 bars, Var. 1. L'istesso tempo alla breve 24 bars, Var. 2. Allegro Moderato (grazioso) 24 bars, Var. 3. L'istesso tempo 24 bars, Var. 4. Piu moto molto rithmico 16 bars, Meno moto 8 bars, Var. 5. Andante espr. 3/2 24 bars, Var. 6. Energico 24 bars, C major 4/4 20 bars, Andante espr. 27 bars, in total 215 bars.
2. Scherzo: Moderato ma molto rithmico G minor 3/4 /:32 bars:/66 bars, Andante (fugato) C major 41 bars, Scherzo da capo al Fine e poi Coda, 96 bars, Coda 8 bars, in total 241 bars (inkl. da capo).
3. Finale: Prestissimo C major 2/4 697 bars