Cristóbal Halffter (1930-2021)

Jugando al toro (1959 -1960)

ballet for orchestra


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1959 - 1960
    • Duration: 45 mn
    • Publisher: Inédit, Paul Sacher Stiftung – Sammlung Cristóbal Halffter
    • Opus: 21
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Vicente Vila-Belda

Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussionist, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 30 April 1960
    Location:

    Espagne, Barcelone, Gran Teatre del Liceu


    Performers:

    Antonio-Ballet Español ; Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatro de Liceo ; Cristóbal Halffter, direction