Contra Mortem et Tempus

George Rochberg · 1918–2005 · American

For violin, flute, clarinet, piano

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 12 min
Composed: 1965
Era: 20th century

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Early collage work for violin, flute, clarinet and piano; the title means 'against death and time'

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