Four, for Tango

Astor Piazzolla · 1921–1992 · Argentine

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Four for Tango

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Short piece
Length: About 7 min
Composed: 1988
Era: 20th century

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Written for the Kronos Quartet; percussive effects, glissandi, tango rhythms

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