An Exaltation of Larks

Jennifer Higdon · b. 1962 · 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 16 min
Composed: 2005
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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Single movement of about 16 minutes

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