Score
written for Ritchie Zah
An American Violin Concerto for solo violin and string orchestra
2004
Geoff Knorr
An American Violin Concerto for solo violin and string orchestra
2004
I. Lively and Energetic II. Beautifully Flowing III. Quick and Spirited
Duration:
ca. 20’
1 written for Ritchie Zah
An American Violin Concerto for Solo Violin and String Orchestra
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Geoff Knorr
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