Hymn III

Alfred Schnittke · 1934–1998 · Russian-German

For cello, bassoon, harpsichord, percussion

Also known as Hymnus III

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the cello part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Cello
Form: Short piece
Length: About 5 min
Composed: 1974
Era: Contemporary

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Cello, bassoon, harpsichord and tubular bells

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