Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord

Elliott Carter · 1908–2012 · American

For flute, oboe, cello, harpsichord

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 15 min
Composed: 1952
Era: 20th century

Notes

Harpsichord is a full partner, not continuo; four voices of contrasting character

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