Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Orpheus (1947)

ballet in three scenes, for orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1947
    • Duration: 30 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 timpani, 1 harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 April 1948
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York, City Center


    Performers:

    Igor Stravinsky : direction.