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Radio 3,02 Oct 2019,11 mins

5 Movements for string quartet

Experience Classical

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Webern’s 5 Movements for string quartet are music at the dawn of a new era, where every note should be performed with brevity, every silence intentional. Make no mistake, it is challenging but the rewards are immense. Composer: Anton Webern Performers: Escher Quartet Recording date: 09 February 2012 Date of broadcast: 25 April 2012

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