Four Movements for String Quartet

Gideon Klein · 1919–1945 · Czech

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 13 min
Composed: 1936–38
Era: 20th century

Notes

Four short movements: Andante, Allegro, Largo and Vivace

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