String Quartet No. 2 (Hill)
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String Quartet No. 2 in G minor "A Maori Legend in Four Scenes", Stiles 1.2.3.3 SQ2,[1] often called "Maori Quartet",[2] was composed by Alfred Hill in 1907–1911[3][4] and premiered immediately in 1911.[3] It is dedicated to Earnest [sic] Wunderlich — "in slight appreciation".[5] The first two quartets were published together by Breitkopf & Härtel in 1913 (no full score, only parts).[6] Each of them used to be referred as Maori,[7][3] a feature that can lead to confusion. Today the first one is called Maori, while for the second the longer subtitle is retained.[8]
The Second is one of Hill's most notable quartets (along with the Eleventh). Its approximate duration is 19–22 minutes.