Ritornello 2.sq.2.j.a

Caroline Shaw · b. 1982 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 17 min
Composed: —
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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Recorded as one 17-minute track for string quartet by the Attacca Quartet on Orange

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