His chorus, rather than communal is usually an individual “I”: sometimes an actor, sometimes a listener and sometimes a go-between, an authority that assists in finding the correct path in world participation – as witnessed by Nietzsche’s deliberations in
This new recording of works by the distinguished Polish composer of the late Baroque – Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki (1665–1734) is a gift for music lovers of early music.
The works of Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki are today recognized both as valuable records of early Polish music and above all as compositions of great aesthetic value.
We have made our best of the knowledge and skills that we possess, so that the pictures which first appeared in the mind of the poet, then – the composer, the conductor, and eventually – the choir, could also be reflected in the imagination of the listeners.
Those who are familiar with Kilars music will recognize the characteristic consonances, ostinato repetitions and stationary chords with their seductive harmonies and the tonic underlined with the bass beats of the piano.
The repertoire ranges from the examples of the European Renaissance and early-Baroque "high" style (proving the great talent and technical skills of the then composers from Wrocław) to early dancing music.
Maklakiewicz´s output includes 6 complete cycles of Ordinarium Missae. Two of them - Missa pro defunctis (1932) and Missa de inventione Sanctae Crucis - Missa secunda (1932) - are intended for a male choir and organ.
This album features 20th century psalms performed by the Cracow Chamber Choir under Stanisław Krawczyñski. You will hear: Rizzi's Miserere for four voices a cappella; Ives's Psalm 90 for a mixed choir, percussion, harp and organ; David's Psalms by Penderecki – a cycle of four pieces for a mixed choir, percussion, double bass, harp and two pianos.
The album is a recording of a concert (8 March 2002) with which Antoni Wit began his management of the National Philharmonic. The programme included pieces by Lutosławski, Meyer and Penderecki.
Viva Moniuszko, Viva Verdi is a excellent present for all lovers of choral opera music. It is a collection of the most beautiful choruses performed by the soloists and choir of the National Opera under Jacek Kaspszyk.