String Quintet No.2 Op.316

Composed in 1952, String Quintet No. 2 is an alternative, exciting String Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Milhaud makes use of variation in bowings, complex rhythms, chromaticism, altering tempos, double stops, harmonics,variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura, among other aspects. Milhaud`s String Quintet No. 2 is essential to all advanced String Quintets seeking modern and exciting repertoire.