Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Largo (2003)

for cello and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 2003
      Revision dates : 2007
    • Duration : 28 mn
    • Publisher : Schott
    • Dedication : Mstislav Rostropovitch
Detailed formation
  • soloist : 1 cello
  • 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 2 clarinets, 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 19 June 2005
    Location :

    Vienne, Musikverein


    Performers :

    Mstislav Rostropovitch : violoncelle, Wiener Philharmoniker, direction : Seiji Ozawa.