John Fernström (1897−1961)

String Quartet no. 8 in Dorian minor

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1. Andante
2. Allegro non troppo, deciso ed energico
3. Andante un poco sostenuto
4. Allegro moderato

  • Year of composition: 1952
  • Work category: String quartet
  • Duration: 15 min
  • Detailed duration: Lysell Quartet: mov. 1: 2'05", mov. 2: 2'38", mov. 3: 4'45", mov. 4: 3'52

Location for score and part material

Svensk Musik (STIM), SMIC14556 (handwritten manuscript)

Description of work

1. Andante Dorian mode on C 3/4
2. Allegro non troppo, deciso ed energico Dorian mode on C 4/4 (C)
3. Andante un poco sostenuto Dorian mode on B-flat 4/4 (C)
4. Allegro moderato Dorian mode on C 3/4