Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet

Leo Brouwer · 1939– · Cuban

For guitar, 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Quinteto para guitarra y cuarteto de cuerdas

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the guitar part

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Ensemble: Other ensemble
Hardest part: Guitar
Form: Full work
Length: About 16 min
Composed: 1958
Era: Contemporary

Notes

Guitar with string quartet in three movements (Allegro, slow movement, Finale)

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