Il Presepio

Nino Rota · 1911–1979 · Italian

For voice, 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the voice part

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Voice
Form: Short piece
Length: About 6 min
Composed: 1929
Era: 20th century

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Nativity piece for voice and string quartet

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