Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Concerto (1992 -1993)

for flute (or clarinet: 1995 version) and chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1992 - 1993
      Revision dates : 1995
    • Duration : 25 mn
    • Editor : Schott, nº ED 8108
    • Commission: Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne pour son 50e anniversaire
    • Dedication : Jean-Pierre Rampal
Detailed formation
  • soliste : 1 flute [ou clarinette]
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 2 oboes (also 2 English horns), 2 clarinets (also 2 bass clarinets), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 percussionists, 1 celesta, 8 violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass

Creation information

  • Date : 11 January 1993
    Location :

    Lausanne, Suisse


    Performers :

    Jean-Pierre Rampal : flûte, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, direction : Krzysztof Penderecki.

  • Date : 7 March 1996
    Location :

    Prague (version pour clarinette)


    Performers :

    Sharon Kam, clarinette, Tschechische Philharmonie, direction : Krzysztof Penderecki.

Table of contents

I Andante - II Allegro con brio