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Prelude and Fugue, Op. 24

Gerald Finzi · 1901–1956 · British
For violin, viola, cello
Also known as Prelude and Fugue for String Trio
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
String trio
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 9 min
Composed
1938
Era
20th century

Notes

Tribute to R. O. Morris, Finzi's counterpoint teacher

About this work

Composed
1938
Dedicated to
To R. O. M. (Reginald Owen Morris, 1886–1948)

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