Theme and Variations for String Quartet

Hans Krása · 1899–1944 · Czech

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1936
Era: 20th century

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Theme (Sehr ruhig) and variations of 1936

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