String Sextet

Walter Piston · 1894–1976 · American

For 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

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

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 18 min
Composed: 1964
Era: 20th century

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Three movements for two violins, two violas and two cellos; slow, long first movement

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