Triptych for High Voice and String Quartet

Arthur Shepherd · 1880–1958 · American

For voice, 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the voice part

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Voice
Form: Full work
Length: About 15 min
Composed: 1927
Era: 20th century

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Three songs for high voice and string quartet; dedicated to Adella Prentiss Hughes

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Dedicated to: To Adelia Prentiss Hughes

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