temA

Helmut Lachenmann · 1935– · German

For flute, voice, cello

Also known as Tema

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 17 min
Composed: 1968
Era: Contemporary

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For flute, voice (mezzo-soprano) and cello

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