Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Concerto pour orgue (1962 -1963)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1962 - 1963
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Philharmonic Society of New York
Detailed formation
  • soloist: organ
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 25 April 1923
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York


    Performers:

    Anton Heiller, orgue ; New York Philharmonic Orchestra ; Paul Hindemith, direction

Table of contents

I. Crescendo
II. Allegro assai
III. Canzonetta in triads, and two Ritornelli
IV. Phantasy on "Veni Creator Spiritus"