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Fantasia for Four Violas in E minor, Op. 41 No. 1

York Bowen · 1884–1961 · English
For 4 violas
Also known as Fantasy for Four Violas
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the viola 1 part
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Viola 1
Form
Short piece
Length
About 10 min
Composed
1907
Era
20th century

Notes

For four violas, one to a part; about 10 minutes (Op. 41 No. 1)

About this work

Composed
2:; No.1:1907; No.2:1918? Ca.
Dedicated to
No.2: Philharmonic String Quartet
First performed
1908 March 3 (fantasy)
  1. Allegro assai
  2. Poco lento
  3. Finale. Presto
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