String Quintet No. 2

Robert Simpson · 1921–1997 · British

For 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos

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

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Ensemble: String quintet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 14 min
Composed: 1991–95
Era: 20th century

Notes

Seven short sections of about 14 minutes; second cello added to the quartet

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