La Pantomime

Anton Reicha · 1770–1836 · Czech

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Fantaisie pour deux violons, alto et violoncelle · The Pantomime

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1806
Era: Classical

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Fantasia for string quartet; autograph dated 24 April 1806

About this work

Composed: 1806

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