Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 50

Friedrich Kuhlau · 1786–1832 · German-Danish

For violin, viola, cello, piano

Also known as Grand Quatuor, Op. 50

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

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Ensemble: Piano quartet
Hardest part: Piano
Form: Full work
Length: About 36 min
Composed: c. 1821
Era: Early Romantic

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Published as a 'Grand Quatuor'; four movements ending with a Finale (Allegro di molto)

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Dedicated to: Antoine Keyper

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