Luciano Berio (1925-2003)

Requies (1983 -1984)

for chamber orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date : 1983 - 1984
      Revision dates : 1985
    • Duration : 17 mn
    • Publisher : Universal Edition, Milan , nº UE 19149
    • Dedication : In memoriam Cathy Berberian
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, marimba, harp, celesta, 8 violins [ou 12] , 8 second violins [ou 12] , 4 violas [ou 6] , 4 cellos [ou 6] , 2 double basses [ou 4]

Premiere information

  • Date : 26 March 1984
    Location :

    Suisse, Lausanne


    Performers :

    l'Orchestre de chambre de Lausanne, direction : Armin Jordan.

  • Date : 13 August 1985
    Location :

    États-Unis, Aspen


    Performers :

    l'Orchestre du Festival d'Aspen, direction : Luciano Berio.