Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Sinfonia (1962 -1963)

for three instrumental groups

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1962 - 1963
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Donaueschinger Musiktage
    • Dedication: Rodolfo Halffter
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 4 percussionists, piano, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 19 October 1963
    Location:

    Allemagne, Donaueschingen, Stadthalle, Donaueschinger Musiktage


    Performers:

    SWF-Sinfonieorchester ; Ernest Bour, direction