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Conversations, F. 16

Arthur Bliss · 1891–1975 · British
For flute, oboe, violin, viola, cello
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 15 min
Composed
1920
Era
20th century

Notes

Five short character movements for flute, oboe and string trio

About this work

Composed
1920
First performed
20 April 1921 in London, Aeolian Hall
  1. The Committee Meeting
  2. In the Wood
  3. In the Ballroom
  4. Soliloquy (solo for cor anglais)
  5. In the Tube at Oxford Circus
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