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Threnody and Scherzo, GP 336

Arnold Bax · 1883–1953 · British
For bassoon, harp, 2 violins, 2 violas, cello, double bass
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 17 min
Composed
1936
Era
20th century

Notes

Two movements for bassoon, harp and strings; dedicated to Patrick Hadley

About this work

Composed
1936
Dedicated to
Patrick Hadley
First performed
1936 December 11, Aeolian Hall, London
  1. Threnody
  2. Scherzo
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