One of Poland’s most significant 20th century composers, Henryk Górecki led a quiet revolution against the Soviet authorities through his inimitable style of mystical minimalism. This program is dedicating an entire hour to his music and life.
Henryk Górecki
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki the great Polish composer
Playlist
Symphony No. 3; II. Lento E Largo – Tranquilissimo
David Zinman, conductor; London Sinfonietta; Dawn Upshaw, Soprano
Four Preludes for Piano Opus 1: III. & IV.
Stephen de Pledge, piano; Chamber Domaine
Scontri
Polish Radio National Symphony Orchestra
Beatus Vir
Nikita Storojev, bass; Prague Philharmonic Choir; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; John Nelson, conductor
Symphony No. 3; III. Lento—Cantabile-semplice
David Zinman, conductor; London Sinfonietta; Dawn Upshaw, Soprano
Miserere
John Nelson, conductor; Chicago Symphony Chorus