Composed: 1940–43, dedicated to Sir Jaya Chamaraya Wadiyar, His Highness The Maharaja of Mysore (With deep gratitude for the appreciation and furtherance of my work).

First performances: February 19, 1944 at Royal Albert Hall, with Sir Adrian Boult conducting, and the composer at the piano. June 5, 1944 at the Festival of Russian music for the benefit of the United Committee of Assistance to the Soviet Union (This was Medtner’s last public performance).

Publications: 1951: Reduction for tw...