Sospiri, Op. 70

Edward Elgar · 1857–1934

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8

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Type: Short piece
Setting: Piano
Length: About 5 min
Era: Late Romantic
Nationality: British
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About this work

Composed: 1914
Dedicated to: William Henry Reed
First performed: 15 August 1914 in London, Queen's Hall; String Orchestra, Henry Wood (conductor)

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