Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Concerto pour alto et orchestre (1985)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1985
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Commission: Yuri Bashmet
Detailed formation
  • soloist: viola
  • 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 tuba, 7 percussionists, 1 harp, celesta, 1 piano, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 January 1985
    Location:

    Pays-Bas, Amsterdam


    Performers:

    Yuri Bashmet, alto ; Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest ; Lukas Vis, direction.