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Phantasie String Quartet in F minor, H. 55

Frank Bridge · 1879–1941 · British
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Phantasie Quartet · Phantasy String Quartet
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 10 min
Composed
1905
Era
20th century

Notes

Three continuous sections; entered for the Cobbett competition and awarded second prize

About this work

Composed
1905
  1. Allegro moderato
  2. Andante moderato
  3. Allegro ma non troppo
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