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Two Sketches Based on Indian Themes, A. 99

Charles Tomlinson Griffes · 1884–1920 · American
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the violin 1 part
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Violin 1
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 12 min
Composed
1918–19
Era
20th century

Notes

Two pieces on Native American melodies: Lento e mesto and Allegro giocoso

About this work

Composed
1918–1919
  1. Lento e mesto
  2. Allegro giocoso

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