Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Ritual (2009)

for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2009
    • Duration: between 17 mn and 18 mn
    • Publisher: Universal Edition
    • Commission: Musik-Festivals Grafenegg (Autriche)
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 2 alto flutes, 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 4 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, piano (also celesta), 14 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 4 double basses, 2 five-strings double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 September 2010
    Location:

    Autriche, Grafenegg, Auditorium, Musik-Festival Grafenegg 2010


    Performers:

    Tonkünstler Orchester ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction