Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Strophen (1959)

for soprano, spoken voice and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1959
    • Duration: 8 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº SB 1008
    • Dedication: à Andrzej Markowski
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Ménandre, Sophocle, Isaïe, Jérémie, Omar El-Khayám

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 solo soprano, 1 narrator
  • 1 flute, 1 percussionist, 1 piano, 1 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 September 1959
    Location:

    Varsovie, Pologne


    Performers:

    Zofia Stachurska : soprano, Franciszek Delekta : récitant, Kammerorchester der Schlesischen Philharmonie, direction : Andrzej Markowski.