Fragments for Nonet, Op. 2

Aleksey Zhivotov · Russian

For flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, 2 violins, viola, cello, piano

Also known as Sketches for Nonet · Frammenti per nonetto

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 8 min
Composed: 1929
Era: 20th century

Notes

Nine short pieces, each for a different group drawn from the nonet

About this work

Composed: 1929

Appassionato. Allegretto
Freddo. Largo
Recitato. Tempo ad libitum
Melodioso. Andante
Mesto. Adagio
Bravuro. Scherzando
Discreto. Moderato
Impetuoso. Animato
Furioso. Largamente

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