Tenebrae (version for string quartet)

Osvaldo Golijov · b. 1960 · Argentine-American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Tenebrae

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 14 min
Composed: 2002
Era: Contemporary

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Meditative piece; the composer also made versions with soprano and clarinet and for string orchestra

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