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Gemini Variations, Op. 73

Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British
For flute, violin, 2 pianos
Also known as Twelve Variations on a Theme of Zoltán Kodály
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched
LivelyPlayfulVirtuosicFolkLesser-known

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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 15 min
Composed
1965
Era
20th century

Notes

Twelve variations on a theme by Kodály; flute, violin and piano four hands

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