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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 pieces |
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Composition Year | 1924–1925 |
Genre Categories | Octets; Preludes; Scherzos; |
⇒ 8 more: Violin 1 • Violin 2 • Violin 3 • Violin 4 • Viola 1 • Viola 2 • Cello 1 • Cello 2
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Work Title | Prelude and Scherzo |
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Alternative. Title | 2 Pieces for String Octet |
Composer | Shostakovich, Dmitry |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.11 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IDS 6 |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 pieces
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1924–1925 |
First Publication. | 1928 |
Dedication | In memory of Volodya Kurchavov |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 10 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
Piece Style | Early 20th century |
Instrumentation | 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos |