Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

Terry Riley · 1935– · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1980
Era: Contemporary

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Composed 1980 and adapted for the quartet; 14-beat modules played in an order the players choose

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