Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Canticum Canticorum Salomonis (1970 -1973)
for mixed 16-part choir, chamber orchestra and a couple of dancers ad lib.
- General information
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Composition date:
1970 - 1973
- Duration: 17 mn
- Publisher: Schott, nº ED 6131
- Dedication: Emil Breisach
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Composition date:
1970 - 1973
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Mixed choir and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- mixed choir à 16 voix
- 2 flutes (also 2 alto flutes), 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 2 trombones, 6 percussionists, 1 guitar, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 1 pump organ, 9 violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 1 double bass
Premiere information
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Date:
5 June 1973
Location:Portugal, Lisbonne
Performers:NCRV Vocaal Ensemble, Les Percussions de Strasbourg, Orquestra da Fundaçao Gulbenkian, direction : Werner Andreas Albert.