Le Son calligraphié I–III

Toru Takemitsu · 1930–1996 · Japanese

For 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos

Also known as Le son calligraphié I, II, III

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: Set of pieces
Length: About 10 min
Composed: 1958–60
Era: 20th century

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Three short pieces for four violins, two violas and two cellos (1958, 1958, 1960)

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