Compline

Christopher Rouse · 1949–2019 · American

For flute, clarinet, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 19 min
Composed: 1996
Era: Contemporary

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For flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet

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