Largo

composer: Krzysztof Penderecki

for violoncello and orchestra

Dedication: Mstislav Rostropovitch gewidmet
Premiere: June 19, 2005 Wien, Musikverein, Großer Saal (A) · Mstislav Rostropovich, Violoncello · Conductor: Seiji Ozawa · Wiener Philharmoniker
Orchestra instrumentation: Picc. · 2 · 2 · Engl. Hr. · Es-Klar. · 2 · Bassklar. · 2 · Kfg. - 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 - P. S. (Trgl. · Kuhgl. · Röhrengl. · hg. Beck. · Beckenpaar · 2 Tamt. · Schellentr. · Mil. Tr. · Glsp. · Xyl.) (3 Spieler) - Cel. - Str.
Publisher: Schott Music
Duration: 28' 0''
Year of composition: 2003, rev. 2007
Edition: full score
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The magnificent Largo was written for the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich who gave the world premiere alongside Seiji Ozawa and the Vienna Philharmonic. This intimate work has been highly acclaimed by cellists throughout the world and is a memorial to one of the greatest soloists of the instrument.

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Works for Cellos and Orchestra  (2008)

Krzysztof Penderecki

Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra · Rafal Kwiatkowski (cello) · Ivan Monighetti (cello) · Arto Noras (cello) · Antoni Wit (conductor)
NAXOS 8.570509
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