Sonata for Oboe, Clarinet and Viola

Alvin Etler · 1913–1973 · American

For oboe, clarinet, viola

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 12 min
Composed: 1945
Era: 20th century

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Four movements for oboe, clarinet and viola

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