Night Music for Accordion and String Quartet

David Diamond · 1915–2005 · American

For accordion, 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1961
Era: 20th century

Notes

Single movement for accordion and string quartet

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