String Quintet, GP 319

Arnold Bax · 1883–1953 · British

For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello

Also known as Viola Quintet

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1933
Era: 20th century

Notes

One movement for two violins, two violas and cello; also called the Viola Quintet

About this work

Composed: 1933
Dedicated to: To the Stratton String Quartet

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