On 29 March 2020, Krzystof Penderecki died. Hij was one of the great contemporary composers and a figurehead of the Polish avant-garde. A tribute.
Playlist:
Krzystof Penderecki:
- Missa Brevis. Warschau National Philharmonic Choir led by K. Penderecki
- Die Teufel von Loudun- finale. Choir and orchestra of the Hamburg State Opera led by Marek Janowski featuring Tatiana Troyanos (Jeanne), Andrzej Hiolski (Grandier), Bernard Ladysz (father Barré) and Hans Sotin (father Rangier).
- Sinfonietta for string orchestra no. 1
- Sinfonietta for clarinet and string orchestra no. 2 (part 1) Warschau Chamber Orchestra led by Antoni Wit featuring clarinetist Jean-Louis Capezzali.