Five³

John Cage · 1912–1992 · American

For trombone, 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Five3

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 40 min
Composed: 1991
Era: 20th century

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Number Piece for trombone and string quartet; flexible time brackets and quiet dynamics

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