Waterways

Toru Takemitsu · 1930–1996 · Japanese

For violin, cello, clarinet, piano, 2 harps, 2 percussion

Also known as Water Ways

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 10 min
Composed: 1977–78
Era: 20th century

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Clarinet, violin, cello and piano with two harps and two vibraphones

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