Radiant Clarity is a small mystery for soprano and string orchestra, (2012), approx. 16'
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The latest composition by Mikołaj Górecki was commissioned by the Polish Music Publishing House. It is a four-movement work intended for a string orchestra and a solo voice (soprano). In the successive movements of the piece, fragments of poetry by Czesław Miłosz appear: in the first movement, the words of the poem "And if", the second movement is purely instrumental, in the third movement - a fragment from the poem "The Gardener", and in the climactic last movement - the poem "Radiant Clarity".
The character of the composition is very cheerful, optimistic, and contemplative. The piece stylistically falls within the realm of "new romanticism", and its harmony occasionally evokes American cinema from the 1930s.
Musical excerpts come from the dress rehearsal before the premiere of the work.
Performers:
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio conducted by Agnieszka Duczmal
Financed by the funds of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage as part of the "Collections" program - priority "Composition Commissions", implemented by the Institute of Music and Dance
Copyright:
Polish Music Publishing House SA
Polish Radio SA (recording)
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Mikołaj Górecki is an outstanding Polish composer, primarily known for his serious music compositions. His latest work titled "Radiant Clarity" is a small mystery composed for soprano and string orchestra. The piece was commissioned by the Polish Music Publishing House and consists of four parts. In the first part, a fragment of the poem "And If" by Czesław Miłosz can be heard, while the third part uses words from the poem "The Gardener." The culminating part of the piece is based on the poem "Radiant Clarity." The character of the composition is extremely cheerful, optimistic, and contemplative. The piece stylistically fits into the category of "new romanticism" and has certain references to American cinema of the 1930s. It is a work full of beautiful melodies and harmonies. The musical fragments in this recording come from the general rehearsal before the premiere of the piece. In the recording, one can hear the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio conducted by Agnieszka Duczmal. This project was co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage under the "Collections" program, where the priority was on commissioned compositions. "Radiant Clarity" is another achievement of Mikołaj Górecki, confirming his creative skills and compositional talent. His music wonderfully conveys the depth of emotions and the power of sound. This composition is not only an example of his exceptional talent but also reflects the richness of Polish serious music.
"Mikolaj Gorecki's Jasnosci promieniste is a mesmerizing composition that transports the listener to a world of tranquility and contemplation. The incorporation of Czeslaw Milosz's poetry adds depth and emotion to the piece, while the orchestral strings and the solo soprano voice create a harmonious blend of sound. The composition beautifully captures the essence of new romanticism, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 1930s American cinema. The performers, including the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra led by Agnieszka Duczmal, bring the music to life with their impeccable skills and interpretation. This video showcases the rehearsal before the premiere, giving us a taste of the captivating performance to come. Mikolaj Gorecki's Jasnosci promieniste is a true gem, and a must-listen for all music enthusiasts."