Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Tuba mirum (1992)

from the Requiem for piano solo and large ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992
    • Duration: 7 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Cycle: Requiem
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 piano
  • 2 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet (also 1 contrabass clarinet), 1 soprano saxophone, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 bass trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 contrabass trombone, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 celesta, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 24 February 1993
    Location:

    Cologne


    Performers:

    Ueli Wiget : piano, Ensemble Modern, direction : Ingo Metzmacher.