Górecki: Miserere

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  • About This Album

    Composed during a period of Polish national upheaval in 1981, Miserere is unique among Górecki’s works in its overtly political inspiration. Written for unaccompanied choir, the piece demonstrates the composer’s interest in choral music and his penchant for large-scale, gradually evolving structures. Also included are additional Górecki choral works, with performances by the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Lira Chamber Chorus. 

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Chicago Symphony Chorus
    Section leaders: Mary Ann Beatty, soprano; Gail Friesema, Kathye Kerchner, alto; Edward K. Osaki, James P. Yarbrough, tenor; Charles M. Olson, Kip Snyder, bass
    Chicago Lyric Opera Chorus
    Lira Chamber Chorus
    Lucy Ding, conductor

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced by Philip Waldway
    Recorded April 25-27, 1994, at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Chicago
    Eugineered by Henk Kooistra, Soundmirror, Boston, Massachusetts
    Edited and mixed by Kees de Visser, Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium

    Design: John Heiden
    Cover photographs by Jim Bengston

    Executive Producer: Robert Hurwitz

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genre: 
New Music
Release Date: 
Friday, November 11, 1994 - 05:00
DescriptionExcerpt: 

Composed during a period of Polish national upheaval in 1981, Miserere is unique among Górecki’s works in its overtly political inspiration. Written for unaccompanied choir, the piece demonstrates the composer’s interest in choral music and his penchant for large-scale, gradually evolving structures. Also included are additional Górecki choral works, with performances by the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Lira Chamber Chorus. 

Description: 

Composed during a period of Polish national upheaval in 1981, Miserere is unique among Górecki’s works in its overtly political inspiration. Written for unaccompanied choir, the piece demonstrates the composer’s interest in choral music and his penchant for large-scale, gradually evolving structures. Also included are additional Górecki choral works, with performances by the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Lira Chamber Chorus. 

ProductionCredits: 

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Philip Waldway
Recorded April 25-27, 1994, at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Chicago
Eugineered by Henk Kooistra, Soundmirror, Boston, Massachusetts
Edited and mixed by Kees de Visser, Galaxy Studios, Mol, Belgium

Design: John Heiden
Cover photographs by Jim Bengston

Executive Producer: Robert Hurwitz

Cover Art: 
Nonesuch Selection Number: 

79348

Number of Discs in Set: 
1disc
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51
ns_album_id: 
160
ns_album_releasedate: 
Tuesday, November 1, 1994 - 05:00
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0
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0
Album Status: 
Available
UPC/Price: 
Label: 
CD+MP3
UPC: 
075597934823BUN
Price: 
11.00
Label: 
MP3
UPC: 
603497099160
Price: 
9.00
Artist Name: 
Henryk Górecki
MusicianDetails: 

MUSICIANS
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Section leaders: Mary Ann Beatty, soprano; Gail Friesema, Kathye Kerchner, alto; Edward K. Osaki, James P. Yarbrough, tenor; Charles M. Olson, Kip Snyder, bass
Chicago Lyric Opera Chorus
Lira Chamber Chorus
Lucy Ding, conductor

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