String Quartet No. 2

Johanna Beyer · 1888–1944 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

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 9 min
Composed: 1936
Era: 20th century · woman composer

Notes

Four short movements: Allegretto, Largo, Moderato, Allegro quasi presto

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