Hymn I

Alfred Schnittke · 1934–1998 · Russian-German

For cello, harp, percussion

Also known as Hymnus I

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, for the cello part

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Cello
Form: Short piece
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1974
Era: Contemporary

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Cello, harp and timpani; the longest of the four Hymns

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