Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994)

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1969 -1970)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1969 - 1970
    • Duration: 24 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Royal Philharmonic Society, et fondation la Calouste Gulbenkian.
    • Dedication: à Mstislav Rostropovich
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, celesta, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 14 October 1970
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Londres, Royal Festival Hall


    Performers:

    Mstislav Rostropovich et l'Orchestre symphonique de Bournemouth, direction : Edward Downes.