Danzas de Panamá

William Grant Still · 1895–1978 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Panamanian Dances

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 13 min
Composed: 1948
Era: 20th century

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Four dances on Panamanian tunes (Tamborito, Mejorana, Punto, Cumbia y Congo); also for string orchestra

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