Saans (Breath)

Reena Esmail · b. 1983 · Indian-American

For violin, cello, piano

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

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Ensemble: Piano trio
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 9 min
Composed: 2017
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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Piano trio of about 9 minutes; recorded on Breathe (2020) and Mosaic (2024)

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