Karl Amadeus Hartmann (1905-1963)

Symphonie n° 8 (1960 -1962)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1960 - 1962
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 3 piccolos), 3 clarinets (also 1 bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 6 percussionists, celesta, piano, 2 harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 25 January 1963
    Location:

    Allemagne, Cologne, Sendesaal des WDR


    Performers:

    Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester, Rafael Kubelik, direction.