Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Odradek (1996)

Homage to Franz Kafka, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1996
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Orchestre philharmonique tchèque (Česká filharmonie)
    • Dedication: à l'Orchestre philharmonique tchèque et à Gerd Albrecht
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 piccolos, 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass trombone, tuba, 4 percussionists, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 March 1997
    Location:

    République tchèque, Prague, Rudolfinum


    Performers:

    Orchestre philharmonique tchèque ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction