Learn about the piece:
Mathis der Maler: Symphony
Composed by
Paul Hindemith
1895-1963
Orchestration
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussion, strings
notes by Chris Myers
I. Engelkonzert (Angel Concert)
II. Grablegung (Entombment)
III. Versuchung des heiligen Antonius (The Temptation of St. Anthony)
Composed 1934.
First performance: March 12, 1934, Berlin. Berliner Philharmoniker. Wilhelm Furtwängler, conductor.