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The Immeasurable Space of Tones

John Luther Adams · 1953– · American
For violin, percussion, 2 pianos, double bass
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the violin part
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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Violin
Form
Full work
Length
About 30 min
Composed
1998-2001
Era
Contemporary

Notes

Violin, vibraphone, piano, sustaining keyboard (listed as a second piano) and double bass

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