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Seven²

John Cage · 1912–1992 · American
For flute, bass clarinet, trombone, 2 percussion, cello, double bass
Also known as Seven2
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 52 min
Composed
1990
Era
20th century

Notes

Late Number Piece: bass flute, bass clarinet, bass trombone, two percussion, cello, double bass; about 52 minutes

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