Interlude, Op. 21

Gerald Finzi · 1901–1956 · British

For oboe, 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Interlude for Oboe and String Quartet

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the oboe part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Oboe
Form: Short piece
Length: About 9 min
Composed: 1933–36
Era: 20th century

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For oboe and string quartet; dedicated to Léon Goossens

About this work

Composed: 1933-36
Dedicated to: Léon Goossens

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