Amy Marcy Beach (1867-1944) composed Theme and Variations, Op. 80 in 1916. In A minor, the theme is followed by six variations. Sections: Theme: Lento di molto, sempre espressivo; Variations 1: L’istesso tempo; Variation 2: Allegro giusto; Variation 3: Andantino con morbidezza [quasi valzer lento]; Variation 4: Presto leggiero; Variation 5: Largo di molto, con grand espressione; Variation 6: Allegro giocoso. Instrumentation: Flute and String Quartet.