Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Concerto (1967)

for cello and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1967
      Revision dates : 1972
    • Duration : 20 mn
    • Editor : Schott, nº 5042
Detailed formation
  • soliste : 1 cello
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 2 timpani, 5 percussionists, 1 electric bass, 1 celesta, strings

Creation information

  • Date : 1 July 1967
    Location :

    Östersund


    Performers :

    Bronislaw Eichenholz : violoncelle, Stockholmer Sinfonie-Orchester, direction : Henryk Czyz.

  • Date : 2 September 1972
    Location :

    Ecosse, Edimbourgh


    Performers :

    Siegfried Palm : violoncelle, Scottish National Orchestra, direction : Alexander Gibson.