Originally Posted By: Hugh2
Hi Noel Thanks for the reply much appreciated.One other question :Is it usual to give breaks during the piece or does all four instruments run right through from A to Z on a 4 to 6 minute piece? Will listen to the youtube pieces thanks again Hugh


Hugh,

The arranger is always free to do whatever they want and to go wherever creativity takes them.

There's no reason why a quartet couldn't be just a solo instrument for a while, a duet for a while or even a trio for while. Everything is possible.

In the 4 movement classical concepts you mentioned, there would be a small break between each section. This is because each section is its own self-contained musical work.

Regards,
Noel

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