Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Concerto grosso (2013)

for string quartet and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Orchestre philharmonique de Duisburg (Allemagne)
    • Dedication: Auryn Quartett
Detailed formation
  • soloists: violin, second violin, viola, cello
  • 2 flutes (also piccolo), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 percussionists, celesta, 12 violins, 10 second violins, 8 violas, 6 cellos, 4 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 19 February 2014
    Location:

    Allemagne, Duisbourg, Theater am Marientor


    Performers:

    Auryn Quartett ; Duisburger Philharmoniker ; Giordano Bellincampi, direction