Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

5. Sinfonie (1962)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1962
    • Duration : 18 mn
    • Editor : Schott, nº ED 54-ED 5029
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 1 alto flute, 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 timpani, 2 harp, 2 pianos, strings

Creation information

  • Date : 16 May 1963
    Location :

    New York, Lincoln Center, Avary Fisher Hall


    Performers :

    l'orchestre philharmonique de New York, direction : Leonard Berstein.

Table of contents

  • I. Movimentato
  • II. Adagio
  • III. Moto perpetuo