Energía

Carlos Chávez · 1899–1978 · Mexican

For 2 flutes, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, viola, cello, double bass

Also known as Energía for Nine Instruments · Energia

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

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 6 min
Composed: 1925
Era: 20th century

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Nine players: piccolo, flute, bassoon, horn, trumpet, bass trombone, viola, cello, double bass; four short movements

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