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Concerto in Slendro

Lou Harrison · 1917–2003 · American
For violin, celesta, 2 pianos, 2 percussion
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the violin part
LyricalFolkLesser-known

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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Violin
Form
Full work
Length
About 10 min
Composed
1961
Era
20th century

Notes

Violin, celesta, two tack pianos and two percussionists (gongs, garbage cans); premiered in 1962

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