Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Prelude for Peace (2009)

for brass, timpani and percussion

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2009
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Ministère polonais de la Culture, pour le soixante dixième anniversaire de l'invasion de la Pologne en 1939
Detailed formation
  • 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (also bass trumpet), tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 September 2009
    Location:

    Pologne, Cracovie, Eglise de Saint-Pierre et Paul


    Performers:

    le World Orchestra for Peace, direction : Valery Gergiev.