Octet in C major, Op. 7

George Enescu · 1881–1955 · Romanian

For 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 40 min
Composed: 1900
Era: 20th century

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Dense counterpoint for eight; every part virtuosic

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