| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 movements |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1872 |
| Genre Categories | Sextets; For 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos; Scores featuring the violin; |
| Work Title | String Sextet |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Raff, Joachim |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.178 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IJR 119 |
| Key | G minor |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 4 movements:
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1872 |
| First Performance. | 1872-12-13 — Sondershausen |
| First Publication. | 1873 – Leipzig: Robert Seitz |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 25–30 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos |
| Discography | All Music Guide |
| External Links | Detailed description at Raff.org |