Friedrich Cerha (1926-2023)

Langegger Nachtmusik III (1990 -1991)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1990 - 1991
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Funkhaus Berlin zum 200. Anniversaire de la mort de W.A. Mozart
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 A clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet), bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 5 horns, 4 trumpets [2 en ut] , 3 trombones, bass tuba, timpani, 7 percussionists, vibraphone, harp, guitar, accordion, organ, celesta, 13 violins, 13 second violins, 11 violas, 9 cellos, 7 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 April 1991
    Location:

    Allemagne, Berlin


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre symphonique de la Radio de Berlin, direction : Friedrich Cerha.

Observations

L'orchestre est divisé en grand orchestre et deux ensembles « spatialisés » ainsi :

  • orchestre :  2 2 3 3 - 3 3 3 0 - timp, perc. (5), hp, str(12 12 10 8 6)
  • ensemble : sax.sop., vibraphone, guitare, accordéon, orgue
  • ensemble lointain : 2 cors, trompette, tuba basse, perc. (2), célesta, quintette à cordes