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Quintet for Harp and Strings, GP 214

Arnold Bax · 1883–1953 · British
For harp, 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Harp Quintet
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the harp part
LyricalDramaticLesser-known

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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Harp
Form
Full work
Length
About 15 min
Composed
1919
Era
20th century

Notes

One movement in three sections; first published in 1922

About this work

Composed
1919
Dedicated to
Raymond Jeremy (violist of the Philharmonic Quartet)
First performed
1921 February

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