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Epeï

Iannis Xenakis · 1922–2001 · Greek
For English horn, clarinet, trumpet, 2 trombones, double bass
Also known as Épéï · Épéi
Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched
LivelyDramaticLesser-known

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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 12 min
Composed
1976
Era
20th century

Notes

English horn, clarinet, trumpet, two trombones and double bass

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