Silenzio

Sofia Gubaidulina · 1931–2025 · Russian (Tatar)

For accordion, violin, cello (or double bass)

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 20 min
Composed: 1991
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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For bayan (button accordion), violin and cello; five very quiet movements

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