Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet, Op. 31a

Paul Ben-Haim · 1897–1984 · Israeli (German-born)

For clarinet, 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Clarinet Quintet

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the clarinet part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Clarinet
Form: Full work
Length: About 27 min
Composed: 1941
Era: 20th century

Notes

Three movements for clarinet and string quartet

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