COMPOSERS: Penderecki
LABELS: EMI
WORKS: Symphony No. 2; Te Deum; Magnificat
PERFORMER: Soloists; Polish Radio Chorus & SO/Penderecki
CATALOGUE NO: 217 6692 (1972-83)
A sombre Te Deum, dark Magnificat (and unchristmasy Christmas Symphony); only the Lacrimosa and Kanon fulfil titular expectations! Despite fuzziness of detail, Penderecki’s personality shines through. Paul Riley