Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Jeux de Tritons (1956 -1957)

divertissement from the ballet Undine, for piano and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1956 - 1957
      Revision dates: 1967
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 9112
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 piano
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 March 1960
    Location:

    Zürich


    Performers:

    Alexander Kaul : piano, Radio-Orchester Zürich, direction : Jean-Marie Auberson.

  • Date: 1 April 1967
    Location:

    Berlin


    Performers:

    Christoph Eischenbach : piano, Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester, direction : Hans Zender.