Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Mural sonante (1992 -1993)

for large orchestra, homage to Antonio Tàpies

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992 - 1993
      Revision dates: 1994
    • Duration: 28 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Fundación Caja Madrid
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 percussionists, harp, piano [électrique] , 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 September 1994
    Location:

    création de la première version : Espagne, Alicante, Teatro Principal


    Performers:

    Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction

  • Date: 23 February 1995
    Location:

    création de la version définitive : Allemagne, Munich, Philharmonie


    Performers:

    Münchner Philharmonisches Orchester ; Peter Schneider, direction