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Two Character Pieces, Op. 35

Leone Sinigaglia · 1868–1944 · Italian
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as 2 Charakterstücke, Op. 35 · Regenlied · Étude-Caprice
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the violin 1 part
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Violin 1
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 9 min
Composed
1910
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Regenlied and Étude-Caprice; also published for string orchestra

About this work

Dedicated to
Giovanni Bolzoni
  1. Regenlied. Andante mosso in B-flat major
  2. Étude-caprice. Allegro scherzando in A minor

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