Villa-Lobos, Heitor 1887 - 1959 · Early 20th century

String Quartet No.12, W496

W 496

Early 20th century Quartets

Dedicated to Mindinha.

Sheet music

Sheet music · public domain · 2 editions Open on IMSLP →

Composed

1950, New York, Memorial Hospital

First published

1956

Period

Early 20th century

Catalogue

W 496

Dedication

Mindinha

Movements

4

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

4 movements

1. I Allegro
2. II Andante malincolico
3. III Allegretto leggiero
4. IV Allegro ben ritmato

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