Ever Yours

Osvaldo Golijov · b. 1960 · Argentine-American

For 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String sextet or larger
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 23 min
Composed: 2022
Era: Contemporary

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String nonet (two quartets and double bass), 2025 revision of the 2022 octet; Arethusa and Animato quartets

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