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Novelette

William Alwyn · 1905–1985 · British
For 2 violins, viola, cello
Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String quartet
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 2 min
Composed
1938
Era
20th century

Notes

Short single piece for string quartet

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