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Four Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 103

Egon Wellesz · 1885–1974 · Austrian
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Vier Stücke, Op. 103 · 4 Stücke
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Set of pieces
Length
About 12 min
Composed
1968
Era
20th century

Notes

Four short pieces from Adagio to Allegretto

About this work

Composed
1968
  1. Adagio
  2. Agitato
  3. Lento
  4. Allegretto

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