twas sordel that didn't like Gorecki not rroseberry (sorry just to save any backlash)
Yeah the Gorecki is a strange fish, I don't think its that original either. I must admit I do like the first movement with the thick textures, it has an almost hypnotic effect on me. I'm a world class insomniac and the only time I've ever listen to this symph is in the early hours and its very rare that I reach the final movement... So its great for that haha !
Along with Gorecki, another composer who has used minimalism to brilliant effect is
Arvo Part. I'm going to have to recommend his latest Symphony No4 to anyone who hasn't heard it yet. It's very early days to say if its going be up there with the greats but I like it. I like all Part's recent works, I'm soo please he visited the Tate that day! I am deeply fond of his choral works (I think his St Johns Passion is probably the greatest religious peice of the late 20th century) but there is only so much you can write without it getting stale considering the restrictions of his methodology. Even the good lord Bach wrote far too much religious music and a lot of it ended up being recycled.
Anyway's his recent change of gear has pleased some but not others.
Hi Lug Bug1
Sorry to all concerned. A case of the fingers being faster than the eye.
My own favourite 20th century choral work would have to be Penderecki's 'Utrenja' in the original Polska Nagrina issue. I have not gotten the NAXOS one yet. I live in Dublin and the record shops are dreadful as far as I know there are no independents left, so it's internet purchase . I will get around to it.
Anyway again apologies to rroseberry and all concerned.
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