Bernd Alois Zimmermann (1918-1970)

Nobody knows the trouble I see (1954)

concerto for trumpet and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1954
    • Duration : 15 mn
    • Publisher : Schott, nº ED 8413
    • Commission: NWDR, Hambourg
    • Dedication : à Ernest Frice
Detailed formation
  • soloist : trumpet [en ut]
  • flute (also piccolo), oboe (also English horn), clarinet [jazz] , 3 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, bassoon, horn, 3 trumpets [jazz, en ut] , trombone [jazz] , tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists [jazzmen] , harp, guitar, piano (also electric organ [Hammond] ), strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 11 October 1955
    Location :

    Allemagne, Hambourg, Das neue Werk


    Performers :

    Adolf Scherbaum : trompette, Sinfonie-Orchester des NDR, direction : Ernest Bour.