Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Passio Et Mors Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Secundum Lucam (1965 -1966)

for soprano, baritone, bass, narrator, children's choir, two mixed choirs and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1965 - 1966
    • Duration: 1 h 20 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Westdeutschen Rundfunks (WDR), Cologne
    • Dedication: mojej zonie Elzbiecie
Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 solo soprano, 1 solo baritone, 1 solo bass voice, 1 narrator
  • children's choir, mixed choir à 4 voix , mixed choir à 4 voix , mixed choir à 4 voix
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 1 bass clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, 3 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 tuba, 2 timpani, 5 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 pump organ, 1 piano, 1 organ, 24 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 30 March 1966
    Location:

    Allemagne, Münster


    Performers:

    Stefania Woytowicz : soprano, Andrzej Hiolski : baryton, Bernard Ladysz : basse, Rudolf Jürgen Bartsch : récitant, Tölzer Knabenchor, Kölner Rundfunkchor, Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester, direction : Henryk Czyz.