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Songs, Drones, and Refrains of Death

George Crumb · 1929–2022 · American

For voice, guitar, double bass, piano, 2 percussion

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 29 min
Composed: 1968
Era: 20th century

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Baritone with electric guitar, electric double bass, amplified piano/electric harpsichord and two percussionists

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