Folk Songs

Luciano Berio · 1925–2003 · Italian

For voice, flute, clarinet, 2 percussion, harp, viola, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the voice part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Voice
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 23 min
Composed: 1964
Era: 20th century

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Eleven folk-song settings for mezzo-soprano and seven players, a tribute to Cathy Berberian

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