Burning

Chen Yi · b. 1953 · Chinese-American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 3 min
Composed: 2004
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

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Short string quartet piece

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