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.