Quatuor scientifique

Anton Reicha · 1770–1836 · Czech

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Scientific Quartet · Quatuor scientifique consistant en XII morceaux de musique

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 48 min
Composed: c. 1806
Era: Classical

Notes

Twelve movements, eight of them fugues (incl. themes of Mozart and Haydn); finale in mixed metres

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A step before · level 5

String Quartet in C major, Op. 20 No. 2, Hob. III:32

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String Quartet in G minor, Op. 74 No. 3, Hob. III:74 ("The Rider")

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String Quartet in G minor, Op. 32 No. 5, G. 205

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String Quartet No. 18 in A major, K. 464

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