Krzysztof Penderecki · 1933–2020 · Polish

Symphony No. 8 ("Lieder der Vergänglichkeit" / Songs of Transience)

Composed2005
Instrumentation3[afl/pic, bambusfl ad lib] 3[eh] 3[Es/bcl] 3[cbn] — 4 3 3 1 — 4perc — hp,cel — str
Duration55 minutes
SoloistsSoprano, Mezzo-soprano, Baritone
ChorusYes
TierFestival — a major undertaking
Editions & hireSchott Music
SourceSchott Music — 8. Sinfonie

Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.

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