Phantasy in F minor

Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British

For 2 violins, 2 violas, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1932
Era: 20th century

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One movement for string quintet with two violas

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