Friedrich Cerha (1926-2023)

Triptychon (1983 -1997)

for tenor and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1983 - 1997
    • Duration: 46 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone (also alto saxophone), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba [baryton] , timpani, 4 percussionists [ou 5] , guitar, harp, accordion [à boutons] , 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 May 2000
    Location:

    Autriche, Vienne, Musikverein


    Performers:

    Hans Peter Blochwitz : ténor et l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Vienne, direction : Friedrich Cerha.

Table of contents

  • Nachtgesang (chant nocturne)
  • Requiem für Rikke (Requiem pour Rikke)
  • bevor es zu spät ist (Avant c'est trop tard)