String Sextet in F major, B. 261

Ignaz Pleyel · 1757–1831 · Austrian-French

For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello, double bass

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 24 min
Composed: 1791
Era: Classical

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Two violas, cello and double bass; published by André as Op. 37

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Allegro
Cantabile con espression
Minuet. Allegretto - Trio
Rondo. Allegro

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