Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872–1958

String Quartet No.2

For Jean on Her Birthday

2 Violin, Viola, Cello Quartets A minor Early 20th century Composed 1944 · published 1947 · 20 min · 4 movements · dedicated to For Jean on Her Birthday

Movements

4 movements

1. I Prelude. Allegro appassionato A minor
2. II Romance. Largo G minor
3. III Scherzo. Allegro (D lydian)
4. IV Epilogue. Andante sostenuto D minor

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