Nonet in A minor, Op. 77

George Onslow · 1784–1853 · French

For flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, double bass

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 34 min
Composed: 1848
Era: Early Romantic

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Wind quintet with violin, viola, cello and double bass; dedicated to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

About this work

Composed: 1829 or earlier probably
Dedicated to: Prince Albert of Coburg & Gotha

Allegro spirituoso
Scherzo: Agitato
Tema con variazioni: Andantino con moto
Finale: Largo - Allegretto quasi Allegro

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