Double Quartet in D minor, P. 27

Ottorino Respighi · 1879–1936 · Italian

For 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

Also known as Doppio quartetto in re minore

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 21 min
Composed: —
Era: 20th century

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For two string quartets (eight players); four movements including two Intermezzi

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