Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Greeting Prelude (1955)

after C.F. Summy Happy Birthday to you, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1955
    • Duration : 60 s
    • Publisher : Boosey & Hawkes
    • Dedication : pour les 80 ans de Pierre Monteux
Detailed formation
  • 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 1 percussionist, 1 harp, 1 piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date : 4 April 1955
    Location :

    États-Unis, Boston


    Performers :

    Charles Munch : direction.