The Curlew

Peter Warlock · 1894–1930 · English

For voice, flute, English horn, 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the voice part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Voice
Form: Full work
Length: About 23 min
Composed: 1920–22
Era: 20th century

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Song cycle on Yeats for tenor, flute, cor anglais and string quartet; about 23 minutes

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