Choral compositions from Polish composers on this week's Choral Showcase, with music from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including a special focus on music honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary; selections by Szymanowski, Gorecki, and others.
Show Notes
Marcin Mielczewski: Virgo Prudentissima; Quem terra pontus; Beata Dei Genitrix
- The Weser-Renaissance Ensemble of Bremen
- Manfred Cordes, conductor
Henryk Gorecki: Totus Tuus
- Choir of New College, Oxford
- Edward Higginbottom, conductor
Mikolaj Zielenski: In festo Omnium Sanctorum; In solemnitate Corpus Christi; Motetto de St. Alberto
- The Rose Ensemble
Karol Szymanowski: Stabat Mater, Op. 53
- Iwona Hossa, soprano; Ewa Marciniec, mezzo-soprano; Jarolaw Brek, baritone
- Warsaw Phiharmonic Orchestra and Choir
- Antoni Wit, conductor
Frederic Chopin (arr. Heitor Villa-Lobos): Waltz No. 7 in c-sharp minor, Op. 64
- Sao Paulo Symphony Choir
- Valentina Peleggi, conductor