Roger Sessions

Roger Sessions (1896-1985)

Nationality: American
Born: December 28, 1896, Brooklyn, NY Died: March 16, 1985, Princeton, NJ (age 88)

String Quartet No. 2

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
8:21 I. Lento
5:55 II. Allegro appassionato, alla breve
9:16 III. Andante tranquillo
5:13 IV. Presto
5:38 V. Adagio
Duration: 34 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1950-1951 (age 53-55)
2 recordings, 6 videos
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8:21
Juilliard String Qartet
I. Lento
5:55
Juilliard String Qartet
II. Allegro appassionato, alla breve
9:16
Juilliard String Qartet
III. Andante tranquillo
5:13
Juilliard String Qartet
IV. Presto
5:38
Juilliard String Qartet
V. Adagio
32:43
Kohon Quartet

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