Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Sanctus (1993 -1994)

from the Polnischen Requiem, for contralto and tenor, mixed choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1993 - 1994
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 solo contralto, 1 solo tenor
  • mixed choir
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 5 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 3 percussionists, 1 timpani, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 September 1994
    Location:

    Pologne, Przemysl


    Performers:

    le chœur et l'orchestre de la radio nationale polonaise, direction : Krzysztof Penderecki.