Gorecki: Miserere

Gorecki: Miserere

• GERSHON GRANT / LOS ANGELES MA
• MUSICA CLASICA
• INTERNATIONAL
• MUSIC

The resident chorale of Disney Hall, recognized as one of the world s premier choruses, pays tribute to the late mystic minimalist, Henryk Gorecki composer of the best-selling Symphony of Sorrowful Songs<br><br>The composer died on 12 November 2010, and this recording was driven by an urgent interest in preserving and appreciating his choral works<br><br>The follow-up to their debut Decca Classics album of music by Nico Muhly showcases the extraordinary emotional power of the full 110-voice Los Angeles Master Chorale singing unaccompanied<br><br>The first major label recordings of both Five Marian Songs and Lobgesang<br><br>The New York Times calls the choir inspired, The New York Observer declares it a superb vocal ensemble and the Los Angeles Times proclaims it matchlessly polished