Trio for Strings

Trio for Strings is a 1958 composition for violin, viola, and cello by American composer La Monte Young. It consists almost entirely of sustained tones and rests,^[1] and represents Young's first full embrace of "static" composition.^[2] It has been described as a central work of musical minimalism.^[3]

^ Strickland, Eric (2001). he New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
^ "MELA: Trio for Strings, La Monte Young, The Theatre of Eternal Music String Ensemble". Mela Foundation. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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[1] Strickland, Eric (2001). he New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

[mela-2] "MELA: Trio for Strings, La Monte Young, The Theatre of Eternal Music String Ensemble". Mela Foundation. Retrieved 28 October 2020.

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