Pavane couleur du temps

Frank Martin · 1890–1974 · Swiss

For 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 7 min
Composed: 1920
Era: 20th century

Notes

Single-movement pavane for two violins, viola and two cellos

About this work

Composed: 1920

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