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Three Little Nocturnes

Hans Abrahamsen · 1952– · Danish
For 2 violins, viola, cello, accordion
Also known as 3 Little Nocturnes
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
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Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 9 min
Composed
2005
Era
Contemporary

Notes

Three short movements for string quartet and accordion, written for Frode Haltli and the Cikada Quartet

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