What was the name of La Monte Young's 1958 composition?
Rapture of the Strings
Fanfare for a New Age
Concerto in C Sharp
Trio for Strings
Answer
Trio for Strings is a composition by American minimalist composer La Monte Young. It was written in 1958 and is Young's first major work. The piece is scored for three violins and three violas, and is based on a simple melody that is repeated over and over again. The work is notable for its use of long sustained tones and its exploration of the timbral qualities of the string instruments.
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