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Introduction et Allegro, M. 46

Maurice Ravel · 1875–1937 · French
For harp, flute, clarinet, 2 violins, viola, cello
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, for the harp part
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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Harp
Form
Short piece
Length
About 11 min
Composed
1905
Era
20th century

Notes

Harp with flute, clarinet and string quartet; harp cadenza

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