Alla Marcia

Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Short piece
Length: About 3 min
Composed: 1933
Era: 20th century

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Short quartet movement of 1933 in march style

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