Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

Threnos (1960)

Den Opfern von Hiroshima, for 52 string instruments
[Thrène]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1960
    • Duration: 8 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº SB 902
Detailed formation
  • 24 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 September 1961
    Location:

    Pologne, Varsovie


    Performers:

    Philharmonie de Cracovie, direction : Andrzej Markowski.