Henryk Górecki - Op.31 Symphony No. 2, ‘Copernican’ (1972) (Score, Analysis, Lyrics) (Re-upload)

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
  • I have uploaded this piece before, but I don't think my engraving did it justice, so I'm uploading it again with the manuscript score.
    Henryk Mikołaj Górecki (1933-2010) was a Polish composer of contemporary music. He is most famous for his third symphony, but his oeuvres stretch from piano miniatures to gigantic choral works. His earlier compositions are in serialist style, while his later ones are in a minimalist style.
    The second symphony was commissioned by the Kosciuszko Foundation for the 500th anniversary of Copernicus' birth and was dedicated to them. It premiered in Warsaw on 22 June 1973, with Andrzej Markowski conducting National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, with Stefania Woytowicz as the soprano, and Andrzej Hiolski as the baritone. It is very seldomly performed, due to the massive orchestral force required. However, it is an important work that points to the later minimalistic style, while still holding onto the dissonances of the early years. It is scored for 4 Flutes (3rd and 4th doubling Piccolo), 4 Oboes, 4 B♭ Clarinets (4th doubling Bass Clarinet), 4 Bassoons (3rd and 4th doubling Contrabassoon), 4 F Horns, 4 C Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Tuba, 3 Snare Drums, 3 Timpani, 3 Bass Drums, 2 Tam-Tam, Piano, Choir S-A-T-B, Baritone solo, Soprano solo, 1-3 Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Harp.
    The text is as follows:
    Deus (God)
    qui fecit caelum et terram. (Who created the heavens and the earth,)
    (Psalm 146:6)
    qui fecit luminaria magna (who created the great givers of lights:)
    Solem
    in potestatem diei. (The sun to rule by day)
    Lunam et stellas
    in potestatem noctis. (The moon and stars to rule by night)
    (Pslam 136:7-9)
    Quid autem caelo pulcrius, (Yet what is fairer than the heavens,)
    nempe quod continet pulcra omnia? (that place which holds all things fair?)
    (Nicolaus Copernicus “De Revolutionibus Orbium Caelestium” Liber Primus)
    (0:00) The first movement starts with harsh dissonances and tone clusters, full of chaos.
    (3:07) The second section in serene mood, in sharp contrast to the previous section.
    (6:15) The third section returns to the chaos.
    (9:23) A very weird section, with the independently playing brass.
    (13:00) A kind of humorous, and also unsettling transition.
    (15:10) The final section, with the chorus that praising the god.
    (16:36) The second movement - Very placid and heavenly in my opinion. This first section praises the god.
    (21:20) Second section, with the soprano solo. Praising the heavenly lights.
    (23:36) Third section, with its praise of the celestial bodies. All voices play in full force, in a passionate tone.
    (24:37) Next section, again placid, with the praise of heavenly light.
    (28:27) The final section, with the Copernicus' words. It has a floating mood in my opinion.
    (29:50) The ending, which features a slowly building tension, that cools down slowly.
    Performed by Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit, Zofia Kilanowicz, Andrzej Dobbler
    This video is for a non-commercial purpose (I do not get any profit from this video), and I do not own the score or the music. If there is an advertisement, it is not by me; it is by CZcams. If you are the owner of the score or the music, and you want this video removed, please contact me, and I will promptly remove it.

Komentáře • 1

  • @MiloPaulus
    @MiloPaulus Před 10 měsíci

    Where do you even find manuscript paper that tall? lol.
    All jokes aside, this is a wonderful work. Gorecki was one of the greats.