Henryk Mikolaj Górecki
Nationality: Polish
Born: 1933-2010
Education/Training: Music Academy in Katowice; composition with Boleslaw Szabelski at the State Higher School of Music in Katowice, 1955-1960
Best Known For: phenomenal success of his Symphony No. 3 which astounded many of his contemporaries, especially in Poland, where the work had been known for more than a decade
Notable Compositions:
Assignments:
Professor of composition and Rector at the State Higher School of Music, 1975-79
Curious Facts:
influences include Bela Bartok, Karol Szymanowksi, folk music, religious beliefs
Quotes:
"Music begins with sound. It is always based on some musical association, a musical theme or a structure. When composing I always begin with introducing some order. I have many things prepared much, much earlier then I began to compose a piece. In this way I have researched and analyzed the possibilities provided by my materials. However, many pieces that I had worked on have never been finished. I only ordered the materials." -Henryk Mikolaj Górecki
Born: 1933-2010
Education/Training: Music Academy in Katowice; composition with Boleslaw Szabelski at the State Higher School of Music in Katowice, 1955-1960
Best Known For: phenomenal success of his Symphony No. 3 which astounded many of his contemporaries, especially in Poland, where the work had been known for more than a decade
Notable Compositions:
Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs), recorded in 1992 by Dawn Upshaw and London Sinfonietta, conducted by David Zinman
Assignments:
Professor of composition and Rector at the State Higher School of Music, 1975-79
Curious Facts:
influences include Bela Bartok, Karol Szymanowksi, folk music, religious beliefs
Quotes:
"Music begins with sound. It is always based on some musical association, a musical theme or a structure. When composing I always begin with introducing some order. I have many things prepared much, much earlier then I began to compose a piece. In this way I have researched and analyzed the possibilities provided by my materials. However, many pieces that I had worked on have never been finished. I only ordered the materials." -Henryk Mikolaj Górecki
REPERTOIRE: Lobgesang (Praise song)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Almost A Cappella | May 4, 2008 |
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
| Górecki - Miserere CD | Sep 4, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: Piesni Maryjne (Marian Songs)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: 1. Matko niebieskiego Pana (Mother of the Heavenly Lord)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: 2. Matko Najswietsza! (Most Holy Mother)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: 3. Zdrowas badz, Maryja (Hail Mary)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: 4. Ach, jak smutne rozstanie (Oh! How sad it is to part)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: 5. Ciebie na wieki wychwala bedziemy (We shall sing your praises forever and ever)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: Miserere
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Tribute to Górecki | Jun 10, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: Zdrowas badz Maryja (Five Marian Songs)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Haydn and Górecki | Apr 6, 2008 |
REPERTOIRE: Amen
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Mystics at the Cathedral | Nov 10, 2002 |
REPERTOIRE: Miserere Op. 44
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Triumphs of the Spirit | Feb 3, 2002 |
