Witold Lutosławski (1913-1994)

Novelette (1978 -1979)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1978 - 05 may 1979
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Washington National Symphony Orchestra
    • Dedication: à Mstislav Rostropovich et le Washington National Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussionist, 2 harp, celesta, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 29 January 1980
    Location:

    États-Unis, Washington DC


    Performers:

    le Washington National Symphony Orchestra, direction : Mstislav Rostropovich.

Table of contents

  1. Announcement ;
  2. First Event ;
  3. Second Event ;
  4. Third Event ;
  5. Conclusion.