Sun Threads

Augusta Read Thomas · b. 1964 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 30 min
Composed: 1999–2002
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

Notes

Four movements: Eagle at Sunrise, Invocations, Fugitive Star, Rise Chanting; each can also be played alone

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