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The Light That Fills the World (chamber version)

John Luther Adams · 1953– · American
For violin, percussion, piano, double bass
Also known as The Light That Fills the World
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the violin part
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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Violin
Form
Full work
Length
About 13 min
Composed
2001
Era
Contemporary

Notes

Violin, vibraphone and marimba (one percussionist on the recording), sustaining keyboard (listed as piano), double bass

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