Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Katharina Blum (1975)

concerto for small orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1975
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 9115
Detailed formation
  • 1 flute (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute, 1 bass flute [avec microphone de contact] ), 1 oboe (also 1 English horn), 1 clarinet (also 1 Eb clarinet, 1 bass clarinet), 1 bassoon (also 1 contrabassoon), 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 2 percussionists, 1 piano (also 1 celesta), strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 May 1976
    Location:

    Brighton Festival


    Performers:

    Hans Werner Henze : direction.

Table of contents

  • I. Der vergiftete Strom
  • II. Die Liebenden
  • III. Klage
  • IV. Erinnerungen
  • V. Große Fuge (Stoßzeit)
  • VI. Angst
  • V. Der vergiftere Strom