Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Introitus (1990)

from the Requiem for solo piano and large ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1990
    • Duration: 5 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Cycle: Requiem
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 piano
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 soprano saxophone, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 bass trombone, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 4 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 May 1990
    Location:

    Londres, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden


    Performers:

    Paul Crossley : piano, London Sinfonietta, direction : Oliver Knussen.