Symphony of Psalms | |
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Choral symphony by Igor Stravinsky | |
Text | Psalms 39, 40, and 150 |
Language | Latin |
Composed | 1930 |
Movements | Three |
Scoring | Orchestra and Mixed chorus |
Premiere | |
Date | 13 December 1930 |
Location | Brussels, Belgium |
Conductor | Ernest Ansermet |
Performers | Société Philharmonique de Bruxelles |
The Symphony of Psalms is a choral symphony in three movements composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1930 during his neoclassical period. The work was commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The symphony derives its name from the use of Psalm texts in the choral parts.