Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Symphonie n° 1 (1969 -1972)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1969 - 1972
    • Duration: 60 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Dedication: Gennadi Rozhdestvensky
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 4 oboes (also English horn), 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 tuba, percussion, 2 harp, celesta, 1 piano, harpsichord, organ, electric guitar, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 8 violas, 8 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 February 1974
    Location:

    URSS, Gorky


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Gorki, Guennadi Rojdestvenski