Danse macabre, Op. 40 (arr. for violin & piano)

Camille Saint-Saëns · 1835–1921

Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT

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Type: Showpiece
Setting: Piano
Length: About 7 min
Era: Late Romantic
Nationality: French
Exam lists: Trinity, AMEB

Notes

Scordatura E string (E-flat)

Exam & syllabus listings

Trinity LTCL · AMEB AMusA

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