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String Quintet in C major, Op. 5

Johan Svendsen · 1840–1911 · Norwegian
For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quintet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 32 min
Composed
1867
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Two violas; three movements including a theme and variations

About this work

Composed
1867
Dedicated to
Herrn Dr. Schüssler in Stockholm...hochachtungsvoll zugeeignet
  1. Andante () - Allegro ()
  2. Tema con variazioni. Moderato quasi andantino ()
  3. Finale. Allegro. ()
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