Romance in A minor, Op. 42

Max Bruch · 1838–1920

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10

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Type: Concert piece
Setting: Orchestra (piano reduction)
Length: About 11 min
Era: Late Romantic
Nationality: German
Exam lists: Trinity

About this work

Composed: 1874
Dedicated to: Seinem Freunde Robert Heckmann

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