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String Quintet in A major, Op. 39

Alexander Glazunov · 1865–1936 · Russian
For 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos
Also known as Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Cellos
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quintet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 29 min
Composed
1891–92
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Two cellos; four movements, dedicated to the St Petersburg chamber music society

About this work

Composed
1892
Dedicated to
Society of Chamber Music in St. Petersburg
  1. Allegro () - Poco più tranquillo () - Animato ()
  2. Allegro moderato ()
  3. Andante sostenuto ()
  4. Allegro molto ()
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