Sechs Epigramme, Op. 33

Hans Erich Apostel · 1901–1972 · Austrian

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Six Epigrams for String Quartet

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 8 min
Composed: 1962
Era: 20th century

Notes

Six very short pieces; no. 2-5 each feature one player as soloist

About this work

Composed: 1963
Dedicated to: Philipp Möhring

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