Phantastischer Reigen, Op. 50

Julius Weismann · 1879–1950 · German

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Fantastic Round Dance, Op. 50

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 16 min
Composed: 1914
Era: Late Romantic

Notes

Eight short movements for string quartet, about 16 minutes

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