Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Sinfonie N. 8 (1992 -1993)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992 - 1993
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 8276
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 piano, 1 celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 October 1993
    Location:

    Boston, Symphony Hall


    Performers:

    l'orchestre Symphonique de Boston, direction : Seiji Ozawa.

Table of contents

  • I. Allegro
  • II. Allegramente con comodo tenerezza e ballabilità
  • III. Adagio