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Concierto para quinteto

Astor Piazzolla · 1921–1992 · Argentine
For accordion, violin, piano, guitar, double bass
Also known as Concerto for Quintet
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched
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Ensemble
Other ensemble
Hardest part
Balanced
Form
Full work
Length
About 9 min
Composed
1971
Era
20th century

Notes

Three sections played without a break; quintet with bandoneon (entered as accordion); first recorded 1971

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