Krzysztof Penderecki ‎– Dies Irae / A La Mémoire Des Victimes D`Hiroshima / De Natura Sonoris II (1975, Philips)

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Format : LP
Cat N° : 6539 035
Style : Contemporary

Krzysztof Penderecki was one of the most renowned composers of the 20th century. His works, which ranged from avant-garde and experimental to more traditional forms, were celebrated for their innovation and emotional depth.In 1960, Penderecki wrote a piece called “Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima”. This composition was originally titled “8’37” after the length of the work, which is a somber and haunting reflection on the atomic bomb that was dropped on the Japanese city in 1945. The piece is entirely instrumental and features strings that are played in unconventional ways to create a unique and unsettling sound.