Akanthos

Iannis Xenakis · 1922–2001 · Greek

For voice, flute, clarinet, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, for the voice part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Voice
Form: Short piece
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1977
Era: 20th century

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Soprano vocalise with eight instrumentalists

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