Variations on the theme of 'Chan Mali Chan' for Orchestra is a Theme & Variations piece based off a traditional Singaporean folk song 'Chan Mali Chan'.
The gloomy and tragic Introduction contains references to the main theme, but it is rarely explicitly shown. This is followed by the Theme section.
Introduction (0:00)
Theme (3:35)
Orchestration:
1 Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 1 Cor anglais in F, 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd Clarinet doubling as Piccolo Clarinet in Eb), 1 Bass Clarinet in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 1 Contrabassoon
4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba
Timpani, Glockenspiel, Crotales, Marimba, Xylophone, Tubular Bells, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Bell Tree, Tam-tam, Tambourine, Triangle
1 Piano, 1 Celeste, 1 Harp
Violin I section, Violin II section, Viola section, Cello section, Double Bass section
