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Deux Sérénades, Op. 61

Joseph Jongen · 1873–1953 · Belgian
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Two Serenades
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the violin 1 part
SlowTenderDramaticLesser-known

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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Violin 1
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 20 min
Composed
1918
Era
20th century

Notes

Two serenades for string quartet: Sérénade tendre and Sérénade dramatique

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Composed
1918
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