Energetic Duo

Chen Yi · b. 1953

Level 5 · Advanced — about ABRSM 8 · RCM 9

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Type: Duet
Setting: 2 violins
Length: About 2 min
Era: Contemporary
Nationality: Chinese-American · woman composer
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Short allegro for two violins written for Ron Blessinger's 50th birthday

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