Górecki: Symphony No. 3

One of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki’s best-known and most moving works has now been released in a remarkable new recording. In June this year, the National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Krzysztof Urbański and joined by three soloists—Michał Sławecki (countertenor), Edyta Krzemień (soprano) and Anna Federowicz (soprano)—recorded Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs). The album “Górecki 3” has been released on both vinyl (LP) and CD, marking a significant event in the music and recording scene. Krzysztof Urbański’s interpretation brings a new perspective to this three-movement masterpiece for solo soprano and orchestra: “Three songs. Three women. Three voices. (…) To emphasize the authenticity of each story, I took an unconventional step: instead of entrusting all three movements to a single soprano, I invited three different singers. (…) Their presence allows each movement of the symphony to speak as an individual human voice—profoundly and sincerely. Conducting this work is an experience like no other (…) something greater, something mystical,” the maestro admits.