Serenata, Op. 87

Joaquín Turina · 1882–1949 · Spanish

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Short piece
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1935
Era: 20th century

Notes

One-movement serenade for string quartet (also for string orchestra)

About this work

Composed: 1933-35
Dedicated to: A mi hijo Joaquín

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