The Hidden Treasure

John Tavener · 1944–2013 · British

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 27 min
Composed: 1989
Era: Contemporary

Notes

A single slow movement of 22 to 31 minutes, drawing on material from his large choral works

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