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Desafio XXXII

Marlos Nobre · 1939–2024 · Brazilian

For 8 cellos

Also known as Desafio XXXII para 8 violoncelos

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 9 min
Composed: —
Era: Contemporary

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For eight cellos; one of the Desafio ('challenge') pieces Nobre wrote for many different instruments

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