Sværm, Op. 190b

Vagn Holmboe · 1909–1996 · Danish

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Swarm

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 25 min
Composed: 1992
Era: 20th century

Notes

Eleven short movements; the composer's own quartet version of Op. 190a for two violins

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