The Symphony of Psalms is a three-movement choral symphony 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.
| Librettist | (First movement are based on Psalm 38. Second movement are based on Psalm 40. Third movement are based on Psalm 150) |
| Date of composition | 1930 (Revised in 1948) in Nice, France |
| Premiered | 1930, December 13th in Brussels, Belgium |
| Dedicated to | Boston Symphony Orchestra |
| Type | Choral Symphony |
| Spoken language | Latin |
| Instruments |
Chorus/Choir
Orchestra Piano - Duet ; |
| Autotranslations beta |
Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms Igor' Fëdorovič Stravinskij: Symphony of Psalms Igor Strawinsky: Symphony of Psalms |