Jörg Widmann (1973)

Partita (2017 -2018)

five reminiscences for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 2017 - 2018
    • Duration : 36 mn
    • Publisher : Schott
    • Commission: Gewandhausorchesters de Leipzig, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 3 piccolos, alto flute), 4 oboes (also oboe d'amore, English horn), 4 clarinets (also bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 6 horns (also 4 Wagner tubas), 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, celesta (also harpsichord), timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date : 8 March 2018
    Location :

    Allemagne, Leipzig, Gewandhaus, Großer Saal


    Performers :

    Gewandhausorchester ; Andris Nelsons, direction.

Table of contents

I. Grave-Gigue
II. Andante
III. Divertimento
IV. Sarabande
V. Chaconne