Ballata, Op. 159

Vagn Holmboe · 1909–1996 · Danish

For violin, viola, cello, piano

Also known as Ballata (Ballad) · Piano Quartet, Op. 159

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the piano part

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Ensemble: Piano quartet
Hardest part: Piano
Form: Full work
Length: About 13 min
Composed: 1984
Era: 20th century

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Piano quartet in two movements; the title means Ballad

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