Two Pieces

Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British

For violin, viola, piano

Also known as Two Pieces for violin, viola and piano

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Piano & strings
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Set of pieces
Length: About 11 min
Composed: 1929
Era: 20th century

Notes

Early pair of pieces; first performed in 2003

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