Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Symphony for Cello and Orchestra (1962 -1963)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1962 - 03 may 1963
    • Duration: 34 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Opus: 68
    • Dedication: 'For Mstislav Rostropovitch'
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 cello
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, 2 percussionists, 1 timpani, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 March 1964
    Location:

    Moscou


    Performers:

    Mstislav Rostropovitch et l'orchestre philharmonique de Moscou, direction : Benjamin Britten.