Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme" for cello and orchestra, in A major, OP. 33, composed in 1876 and dedicated to cellist Fitzenhagen. Rococo originates from the French ro-caille, which means "shell-shaped". It refers to a practical artistic style expressed in garden layout, interior decoration, etc. in France in the mid-18th century. It is characterized by emphasizing the magnificent appearance and delicate and complicated decoration. In specific applications, it emphasizes asymmetrical swirling curves and light and soft colors. In music, Rococo often refers to the style of music works during the transition period from Baroque to Classical music. The title of Tchaikovsky's work is intended to indicate that it was written in Mozart's style. The work consists of a theme and eight variations. The theme is a Russian-style gentle and quiet melody, with a poetic artistic conception and sentiment. Variation 1: Simple Moderato; Variation 2: Simple Moderate; Variation 3: Slower Andante, Cantabile Romance; Variation 4: Andante; Variation 5: Moderate Allegro; Variation 6: Andante; Variation 7: Rapid Allegro (Variation 8 is often omitted).