Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Symphonic Prelud (1994)

for orchestra
[Prélude symphonique]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1994
    • Duration: 20 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Commission: Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
    • Dedication: Gerd Albrecht
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 6 percussionists, piano, harp, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 November 1994
    Location:

    Allemagne, Hambourg


    Performers:

    Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Gerd Albrecht, direction.