Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Undine (1958)

first suite from the ballet, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1958
    • Duration: 26 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 3 percussionists, 2 harp, 1 guitar, 1 celesta (also 1 piano), strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 1959
    Location:

    Stuttgart, Tage Zeitgenössischer Musik


    Performers:

    l'orchestre symphonique de la Süddentschen Rundfunks, direction : Hans Müller-Kray.

Table of contents

  • I. Pas de deux
  • II. Pas de Tritons
  • III. Pas de Matelots
  • IV. Pas d'action
  • V. Pas de deux