Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Mänadentanz (1965)

from the opera Die Bassariden, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1965
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 1 Eb clarinet, 3 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet (also 1 alto saxophone), 3 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 tubas, 1 timpani, 5 percussionists, 2 harp, 2 pianos, 1 celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 23 April 1971
    Location:

    Bielefeld


    Performers:

    l'orchestre philharmonique de la ville de Bielefeld, direction : Bernhard Conz.