Set of variations in a short theme in romantic period?
The theme of the romantic period was a belief in the primacy of nature and humanity's connection to it. Authors in the period include Percy Shelley and William Wordsworth.
Romantic.
1. The forms in movements 1, 2, and 4: the first movement is in sonata form, the second is a theme and variations, and the fourth is again in sonata form. The Symphony is clearly Romantic in style and has a Romantic theme. The form in the third movement is scherzo-trio, which is a Romantic innovation derived from the minuet-trio that is commonly associated with the Classical period. Also, there are sudden changes in tempo and mood within each movement. I would not call this a Classical symphony. It sounds too far different than one by Haydn or Mozart.
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge was created in 1942.
Variations on a Theme - Om album - was created in 2004.
In simple words, it is a form of music made of a Theme, and then the same theme developed through some number of variations, that variations can be rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, or even of instruments.
Variations on a Theme - David Thomas album - was created in 1983-06.
a theme and variations. (Apex) !/
retain some elements of the theme
Robert Schumann
The main features of the theme and variations structure involve presenting a theme (a melody or musical idea) followed by a series of variations where the theme is altered in various ways such as rhythm, harmony, or texture. Each variation retains elements of the original theme while introducing new elements to create interest and variety. The structure typically ends with a restatement of the original theme to provide closure.
How about "The 1812 Overture" by Tschaikovsky - depicting the entire war, the French theme, the Russian victory complete with cannon fire?