Dies irae (Auschwitz Oratorio); Polymorphia; De natura sonoris
by Krzysztof Penderecki
- Type: Album
- Released: 1968
- Label: Polskie Nagrania Muza
- Country: Poland
- Community rating: 4.17/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
This harrowing collection showcases the Polish composer's mastery of terrifying avant-garde sonorism and dense, microtonal string clusters. The centerpiece, the 'Auschwitz Oratorio', is a deeply apocalyptic, profoundly unsettling choral and orchestral tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, solidifying his reputation as a master of modern musical horror.
Genres
Descriptors: orchestral, avant-garde, atmospheric, death, scary, dissonant, choral, experimental
Tracklist
Credits
- Krzysztof Penderecki - primary artist, composed by
- Andrzej Zborski - artwork
- Bernard 艁adysz - bass vocals
- Henryk Czy偶 - conductor
- Stefania Woytowicz - soprano vocals
- Wies艂aw Ochman - tenor vocals