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Something Wild in the City (Mary Ann's Theme)

Morton Feldman · 1926–1987 · American
For horn, celesta, 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Something Wild in the City
Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Strings & winds
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Short piece
Length
About 3 min
Composed
1960
Era
20th century

Notes

Film cue for horn, celesta and string quartet; about three minutes

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