Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Symphonie n° 3 (1981)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1981
    • Duration: 60 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Commission: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 4 piccolos), 4 oboes (also English horn), 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 4 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 6 percussionists, celesta, piano, organ, harpsichord, electric guitar, 2 harp, electric bass guitar, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 12 violas, 12 cellos, 10 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 November 1981
    Location:

    Allemagne, Leipzig


    Performers:

    Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur, direction.