Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Utrenja I (1969)
Grablegung Christi, for five solo voices, 2 mixed choirs and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
1969
- Duration: 50 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº ED 6314
- Commission: Westdeutschen Rundfunks (WDR), Cologne
- Dedication: à Eugene Ormandy
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Composition date:
1969
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir à 4 voix , ensemble of vocal soloists(solo soprano [], solo contralto [], solo tenor [], 2 solo bass voice), mixed choir à 4 voix
- 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet), 1 bass clarinet, 1 contrabass clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, 2 baritone saxophones, 3 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 6 horns, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 tubas, 1 timpani, 4 percussionists, 1 piano, 1 pump organ, 1 electric bass guitar, 24 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
8 April 1970
Location:Allemagne, Altenberg
Performers:Stefania Woytowicz : soprano, Krystyna Szczepánska : contralto, Louis Devos : ténor, Bernard Ladysz : basse, Boris Carmeli : basse profonde, chœur du Norddeutschen Rundfunks, direction : Helmut Franz, Kölner Rundfunkchor, direction : Herbert Schernus, Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester, direction : Andrzej Markowski.