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Four Diversions, Op. 32

Louis Gruenberg · 1884–1964 · American
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 9 min
Composed
1930
Era
20th century

Notes

Four short movements for string quartet

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