Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Dies Irae (1991)

from the Requiem for solo piano and large ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1991
    • Duration : 8 mn
    • Editor : Schott
    • Cycle : Requiem
Detailed formation
  • soliste : 1 piano
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 soprano saxophone (also 1 alto saxophone), 1 bassoon (also 1 contrabassoon), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 bass trombone, 1 timpani, 2 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 4 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 1 double bass

Creation information

  • Date : 11 December 1991
    Location :

    Londres


    Performers :

    Paul Crossley : piano, London Sinfonietta, direction : Hans Werner Henze.