Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Concerto Grosso (2000 -2001)

for three cellos and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2000 - 2001
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Dedication: Charles Dutoit
Detailed formation
  • soloist: 3 cellos
  • 2 flutes (also 1 piccolo), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 clarinets (also 1 Eb clarinet), 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 celesta, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 22 June 2001
    Location:

    Tokyo


    Performers:

    Boris Pergamenschikow, Ha-Nah Chang, Truls Mork : violoncelles, NHK Symphony Orchestra, direction : Charles Dutoit.