Concerto for 8

Roberto Gerhard · 1896–1970 · Spanish (Catalan)-British

For flute, clarinet, accordion, mandolin, guitar, percussion, piano, double bass

Also known as Concierto para ocho · Concerto for Eight

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1962
Era: 20th century

Notes

Flute, clarinet, accordion, mandolin, guitar, percussion, piano and bass (IMSLP lists 'bass')

About this work

Composed: 1962
Dedicated to: Señor and Señora Gomis and their six children

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