Music of Amber

Joseph Schwantner · 1943– · American

For flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, percussion

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 20 min
Composed: 1981
Era: Contemporary

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For flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion

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