Elvis Everywhere

Michael Daugherty · b. 1954 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello, electronics

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Short piece
Length: About 8 min
Composed: 1993
Era: Contemporary

Notes

String quartet and pre-recorded sound; an alternative version uses three Elvis impersonators and baritone sax

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