Penderecki –Symphony No. 2; Te Deum; Magnificat

Name: Penderecki –Symphony No. 2; Te Deum; Magnificat
Item: Penderecki –Symphony No. 2; Te Deum; Magnificat
Rating: 3

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3.0

By BBC Music Magazine

Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:23 pm

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

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