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Giya Kancheli · 1935–2019

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT

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Type: Duet
Setting: 2 violins & strings
Length: About 30 min
Era: Contemporary
Nationality: Georgian
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Double concerto for Vernikov and Mustonen; 2010 version for violin & cello

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