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James MacMillan · b. 1959 · Scottish

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as String Quartet No. 2

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 22 min
Composed: 1998
Era: Contemporary

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String Quartet No. 2

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