Symphony of Psalms

Symphony of Psalms
Choral symphony by Igor Stravinsky
TextPsalms 39, 40, and 150
LanguageLatin
Composed1930
MovementsThree
ScoringOrchestra and Mixed chorus
Premiere
Date13 December 1930 (1930-12-13)
LocationBrussels, Belgium
ConductorErnest Ansermet
PerformersSociété 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.