Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Threnos (1960)
Den Opfern von Hiroshima, for 52 string instruments
[Thrène]
- General information
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Composition date:
1960
- Duration: 8 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº SB 902
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Composition date:
1960
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [String orchestra]
Detailed formation
- 24 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses
Premiere information
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Date:
1 September 1961
Location:Pologne, Varsovie
Performers:Philharmonie de Cracovie, direction : Andrzej Markowski.