Dieter Schnebel (1930-2018)

Adagio (1987 -1992)

for alto voice and large orchestra, part II6 of Sinfonie X

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1987 - 1992
    • Duration: 21 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • soloist: viola
  • 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, ondes Martenot [ou saxophone alto] , accordion, piano, timpani, 2 percussionists, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 October 1992
    Location:

    Allemagne, Donaueschinger Musiktage


    Performers:

    Susanne Otto, alto ; SWF-Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden ; Michael Gielen, direction.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: temps réel