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George Walker · 1922–2018 · American
For flute, oboe, 2 guitars, violin, cello
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
DramaticPlayfulLesser-known

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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 9 min
Composed
2001
Era
20th century

Notes

Oboe doubles English horn and one guitarist mandolin; commissioned for the Cygnus Ensemble

A step before · level 6

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A step after · level 8

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2 min
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clarinet, violin, cello
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5 min
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8balanced