Frauentanz, Op. 10

Kurt Weill · 1900–1950 · German-American

For voice, flute, viola, clarinet, horn, bassoon

Also known as Ladies' Dance

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 13 min
Composed: 1923
Era: 20th century

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Seven medieval poems for soprano, flute, viola, clarinet, horn and bassoon

About this work

Composed: 1923
Dedicated to: Nelly Frank

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