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String Quartet, Op. 67

Arnold Mendelssohn · 1855–1933 · German
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as String Quartet No. 2 in D minor, Op. 67 · String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 67
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 35 min
Composed
1915
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Four movements with a waltz third; CPO has No. 2 in D minor, IMSLP and AllMusic No. 1 in D

About this work

Composed
1915?
  1. Allegro non troppo
  2. Andante
  3. Walzer: Commodo
  4. Finale: Allegro molto
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