Kongsgaard Variations

Anders Hillborg · 1954– · Swedish

For 2 violins, viola, cello

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

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 14 min
Composed: 2006
Era: Contemporary

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String-quartet version; also made for string orchestra

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