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String Sextet in D major, Op. 68

Arnold Krug · 1849–1904 · German
For 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos
Also known as Preis-Sextett · Prize Sextet
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String sextet or larger
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 28 min
Composed
1897
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Stelzner Prize winner; original scoring with violotta and cellone, issued for two violas and two cellos

About this work

  1. Allegro
  2. Adagio tranquillo
  3. Finale. Allegro
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