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Augusta Read Thomas · b. 1964 · American

For oboe (or flute), violin, viola, cello, piano (or harpsichord)

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 6 min
Composed: 2007
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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Version for oboe, string trio and piano; original scoring is flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano

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