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Two Old English Songs, H. 119

Frank Bridge · 1879–1941 · British
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Sally in Our Alley and Cherry Ripe
Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, with the parts evenly matched
MajorLyricalFolkLesser-known

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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 7 min
Composed
1916
Era
20th century

Notes

Sally in Our Alley and Cherry Ripe, set for string quartet; also made for string orchestra

About this work

Composed
1916 (May 19, 30)
  1. Sally in Our Alley
  2. Cherry Ripe

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