Into the Blue

Rebecca Saunders · 1967– · British

For clarinet, bassoon, cello, double bass, piano, percussion

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 13 min
Composed: 1996
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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For six players: clarinet, bassoon, cello, double bass, piano and percussion

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