ST/4-1, 080262

Iannis Xenakis · 1922–2001 · Greek

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as ST/4 · ST/4, 1-080262

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 12 min
Composed: 1956–62
Era: 20th century

Notes

Quartet composed with stochastic computer calculations; belongs to Xenakis's ST series (ST/10, ST/48)

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