Fragment lyrique, Op. 1a

Aleksandr Krein · 1883–1951 · Russian

For 4 cellos

Also known as Lyric Fragment, Op. 1a · Lyrical Fragment

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the cello 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Cello 1
Form: Short piece
Length: About 4 min
Composed: 1903
Era: 20th century

Notes

Four cellos; recorded live by cellist Aron Zelkowicz (scoring on the disc not stated); dedicated to Limarev

About this work

Composed: 1903
Dedicated to: Vladimir Limarev

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