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The Cusp of Magic

Terry Riley · 1935– · American
For 2 violins, viola, cello, lute
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched
LyricalDanceLesser-known

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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 42 min
Composed
2004
Era
Contemporary

Notes

String quartet with pipa (listed here under lute); six movements; written for Riley's 70th birthday

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