Anaktoria

Iannis Xenakis · 1922–2001 · Greek

For clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 13 min
Composed: 1969
Era: 20th century

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Octet for clarinet, bassoon, horn, string quartet and double bass

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