Into the Faded Air

Helen Grime · b. 1981 · Scottish

For 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 2007
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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String sextet in four movements

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