Penderecki: Sacred Choral Works

Latvian Radio Choir;
Klava, Sigvards

ODE 1435-2

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 Kļava 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.

Works:

•Penderecki: Missa brevis
•Penderecki: O gloriosa virginum
•Penderecki: De profundis
•Penderecki: In pulverem mortis
•Penderecki: Song of Chereubim
•Penderecki: Veni Creator
•Penderecki: Miserere
•Penderecki: Agnus Dei

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

Ondine

02-11-2023

0761195143520