Septet in C major, Op. 2

Gavriil Popov · 1904–1972 · Russian

For flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, cello, double bass

Also known as Chamber Symphony, Op. 2 · Chamber Symphony for Seven Instruments

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 33 min
Composed: 1927
Era: 20th century

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Four movements for flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, cello and double bass; later retitled Chamber Symphony

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