Very Best Of Gorecki

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Product Description Presented on three discs, this new release features the very best compositions of Henryk Gorecki (1933-2010) A Polish composer of contemporary classical music, Gorecki became a prominent figure of the Polish avant-garde during the post-Stalin era. While Gorecki's music varies in style, his works tend to lean toward harmonic and rhythmic simplicity. He is regarded as a founder of the 'New Polish School', joined by Witold Lutoslawski and Krzysztof Penderecki. Review "Here, a fine regional mixed choir from northeast Poland shines as it pays close attention to Górecki's dynamic markings. The sound comes in waves as the Choir of the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic in Bia ystok, led by Violetta Bielecka, swells proudly, then delicately recedes to a near whisper. Long notes, held at the ends of phrases, are delivered fresh and clearly focused, making it all sound so elemental." --Tom Huizenga, Deceptive Cadence From NPR Classical, July 6, 2016