The last variation of Brahms's "Variations on a Theme by Haydn," often referred to as the "St. Anthony Variations," is notable for its grand and climactic character. This final variation, labeled as "Finale," is distinct from the preceding variations as it employs a passacaglia form, which is a set of continuous variations over a repeating bass line or harmonic progression. Here are some key features of the final variation: 1. Passacaglia Structure: The movement is structured around a repeated e