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Selene (Moon Chariot Rituals)

Augusta Read Thomas · b. 1964 · American
For 4 percussion, 2 violins, viola, cello
Also known as Selene Octet
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 18 min
Composed
2015
Era
Contemporary · woman composer

Notes

Four percussionists with string quartet; recorded as the "Selene Octet" by Third Coast Percussion

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