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The Viola in My Life I

Morton Feldman · 1926–1987 · American
For viola, flute, percussion, piano, violin, cello
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the viola part
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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Viola
Form
Full work
Length
About 12 min
Composed
1970
Era
20th century

Notes

Solo viola with flute, percussion, piano, violin and cello; about twelve minutes

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