String Quintet No. 8 in D minor, Op. 24

George Onslow · 1784–1853 · French

For 2 violins, 2 violas (or cello), cello

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

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 30 min
Composed: 1823
Era: Early Romantic

Notes

Two violas and cello; a second cello may replace one viola (alternative on IMSLP); first edition 1823

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Composed: 1823

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