Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs); 3 Olden Style Pieces

by Henryk Mikołaj Górecki

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Though Górecki composed this emotionally devastating Holocaust-themed symphony in 1976, its 1990s recordings triggered a massive, unprecedented commercial explosion for contemporary classical music. Characterized by its incredibly slow, soaring modal arcs and sorrowful soprano solos, it stands as a towering achievement of the holy minimalism movement.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Holy Minimalism
  • Symphony

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 3, Op. 36, "Symfonia piesni zalosnych" (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs): I. Lento - Sostenuto tranquillo ma cantabile
  2. Symphony No. 3, Op. 36, "Symfonia piesni zalosnych" (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs): II. Lento e largo - Tranquillissimo
  3. Symphony No. 3, Op. 36, "Symfonia piesni zalosnych" (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs): III. Lento - Cantabile semplice
  4. 3 Utwory w dawnym stylu (3 Pieces in Old Style): I. —
  5. 3 Utwory w dawnym stylu (3 Pieces in Old Style): II. —
  6. 3 Utwory w dawnym stylu (3 Pieces in Old Style): III. —