Witold Lutoslawski Sheet Music for Orchestra

First performed in 1970 by Mstislav Rostropovich, to whom the work is dedicated, with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edward Downes.

Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. First performance in September 1983, conducted by Sir Georg Solti. Duration c. 28 mins. Full score and orchestral parts available on hire from the publi...

The original version of this work, scored for chamber orchestra, was written in 1950 in response to a commission from Warsaw Radio. In the following year the composer revised and slightly extended the...

Witold Lutosławski’s “Paganini Variations” are among the most thrilling and virtuosic works in modern concert literature. Originally composed for two pianos in war-torn Warsaw in 1941 and masterfully...

Commissioned by the Salzburg Festival. First performed in August 1988 by the Austrian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer, with Krystian Zimerman. Duration c. 27 mins. Full score and o...

Commissioned by the Amsterdam Municipality for the Concertgebouw Orchestra. World Premier in October 1976 conducted by the composer. Duration c. 15 mins. Full score and orchestral parts available on h...

A landmark of modern orchestral repertoire: the captivating "Concerto for Orchestra" has enthralled musicians and audiences worldwide ever since its triumphant premiere in November 1954 by the Warsaw...

First performed at the Aldeburgh Festival in June 1965 by Peter Pears with the Philharmonia of London conducted by the composer. Duration c. 16 mins.

for Oboe, String Orchestra and Percussion