Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Preludio a Némesis (1988 -1989)

for large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988 - 1989
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Rundfunkorchester Hannover de la NDR
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 3 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, harp, celesta, electric organ, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 15 March 1990
    Location:

    Allemagne, Hannovre, Landesfunkhaus Niedersachsen-Großer Sendesaal


    Performers:

    Rundfunkorchester Hannover des NDR ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction