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Vitebsk (Study on a Jewish Theme)

Aaron Copland · 1900–1990 · American
For violin, cello, piano
Also known as Study on a Jewish Theme · Vitebsk, Study on a Jewish Theme for Piano Trio
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Piano trio
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 11 min
Composed
1928–29
Era
20th century

Notes

Single movement on a Jewish theme; quarter-tone slides in the strings

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