Between the National and the Bristol

Gavin Bryars · b. 1943 · British

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as String Quartet No. 1

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 22 min
Composed: 1985
Era: Contemporary

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String Quartet No. 1, one movement of about 22 minutes

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