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Triptyque (version for string quartet)

Alexandre Tansman · 1897–1986 · Polish-French
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 16 min
Composed
1930
Era
20th century

Notes

Three movements; the Presto finale is the longest

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