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String Trio No. 2

Alexandre Tansman · 1897–1986 · Polish-French
For violin, viola, cello
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String trio
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 14 min
Composed
—
Era
20th century

Notes

Four movements: Toccata, Elegia, Scherzo and Finale

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