Fünf geistliche Lieder, Op. 15

Anton Webern · 1883–1945 · Austrian

For voice, flute, clarinet, trumpet, harp, violin

Also known as Five Sacred Songs

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 5 min
Composed: 1917–22
Era: 20th century

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Soprano with flute, clarinet, trumpet, harp and violin (or viola); five very short songs

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