Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Concerto n° 1 (1985 -1986)

for cello and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1985 - 1986
    • Duration: 40 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Commission: Münchner Philharmoniker
    • Dedication: Natalia Gutman
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello
  • 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 tuba, 6 percussionists, 1 harp, celesta, 1 piano, harpsichord, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 11 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 7 May 1986
    Location:

    Allemagne, Munich


    Performers:

    Natalia Gutman, violoncelle ; Münchner Philharmoniker ; Eri Klas, direction.