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Title: Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, 76, Polish classical composer
Post by: Golem on November 13, 2010, 11:46:22 AM

The last name is pronounced, gur-ET-ski.

Monika Scislowska
AP via The Boston Globe
November 13, 2010

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WARSAW, Poland — Polish composer Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, famous for his “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs,’’ including one about a woman who was held prisoner by the Gestapo, died yesterday at age 76.

More (http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/11/13/henryk_mikolaj_gorecki_76_polish_classical_composer/)

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henryk_G%C3%B3recki)

This is the 2nd movement of the aforementioned Symphony of Sorrowful Songs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._3_%28G%C3%B3recki%29). A 1992 release of this symphony - with soprano Dawn Upshaw, conductor David Zinman, and the London Sinfonietta - has sold over one million copies - considerable for a classical recording.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miLV0o4AhE4[/youtube]

Title: Re: Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, 76, Polish classical composer
Post by: Thor on November 13, 2010, 04:51:28 PM

Forgive the pun, but that struck a chord with me......