I just found this recording, which may be one of the last times I played a piece of this level. I recorded it privately using a recorded accompaniment. To my former students, I would asy “find the wrong note” … but I did almost lose a couple, although one of those was so far above the staff…..
Anyway, there is a short “Introduction” followed by the “Theme” and then gradually increasingly difficult “Variations”.
Endurance was never my strength. Technical proficiency may have been. Enjoy. Comment.
Here are some other recordings/performances on John Gardner’s Soundcloud page, including my college senior recital.