Quintet for Cello and String Quartet No. 3 in E major

Anton Reicha · 1770–1836 · Czech

For 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos

Also known as Quintet for Solo Violoncello and String Quartet No. 3 · Quintette pour le violoncelle principal avec quatuor à cordes

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the cello 1 part

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Cello 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 28 min
Composed: 1807
Era: Classical

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Concertante solo cello with string quartet; the longest of the three (about 28 minutes)

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Composed: 1805-07

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