Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)

Symphonie n° 6 (1992)

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1992
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Hans Sikorski
    • Commission: Orchestre Symphonique de Washington
    • Dedication: Mstislav Rostropovich
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, piano, harp, 12 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 25 September 1993
    Location:

    Russie, Moscou


    Performers:

    Orchestre Symphonique de Washington, Mstislav Rostropovich, direction.