Penderecki: Sacred Choral Works
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Penderecki: Sacred Choral Works
Latvian Radio Choir, Sigvards Klava
[ Ondine / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 26 January 2024
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This year marks the 90th birthday of Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020), one of the most prominent 21st Century Polish composers. Sacred themes and texts surround the creative work of Penderecki, including many of his large-scale works. This album by the award-winning Latvian Radio Choir under Sigvards Klava consists the majority of his impressive sacred a cappella choral works from five different decades and which are mainly written in Latin. These deeply religious choral works are modern classics in choral repertoire. Recent album by the choir, featuring choral works by John Cage, received nomination for the Gramophone Awards 2023.
"These utterly fearless unaccompanied singers bring precision to the most complex textures while retaining a palpable grasp of the music's emotional heart, imbuing it with an engaging sense of wonder....Ultimately, though, for all the vocal skill, it is the performers' vibrant humanity underpinning the spiritual conviction of Penderecki's remarkable music that makes this so compelling." Five Stars BBC Music Recording of the Month Jan 2024
Tracks:
O gloriosa virginum (2009) 3:40
De profundis (1996) 6:09
In pulverem mortis (1966) 5:52
Song of Cherubim (1986) 6:43
Veni Creator (1987) 7:34
Miserere (1965) 4:36
Agnus Dei (1981) 7:33
Missa brevis (2012) 17:35
Kyrie 2:04
Gloria 3:13
Benedicamus Domino 3:17
Sanctus 1:48
Benedictus 2:17
Agnus Dei 4:56
