Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Himno a Santa Teresa (1981)

for voice, mixed choir, ensemble and organ

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1981
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Commission pour la célébration du 400e anniversaire de la mort de Sainte Thérèse d'Avila
    • Dedication: José Luis Martín Descalzo
    • Libretto (details, author):

      José Luis Martín Descalzo

Detailed formation
  • soloists: unspecified soloist voice, organ
  • mixed choir [SATB]
  • 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass tuba, timpani

Premiere information

  • Date: 15 October 1981
    Location:

    Espagne, Ávila, Iglesia del Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás


    Performers:

    Ifigenia Sánchez, soprano ; Coral del Conservatorio “Tomás Luis de Victoria” d’Ávila ; Grupo Instrumental ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction