12 Nov

Henryk Mikolaj Górecki 1933 - 2010   by  David Bruce

Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, one of the most celebrated contemporary composers, died this morning in a Katowice hospital after a protracted illness.

He would be aged 77 in three weeks’ time. The announcement was made at 11.30 by Polish Radio 2, which interrupted its regular programming and continued with the Third Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, the work which made Gorecki world famous in the early 1990s.

Last month, Górecki received the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest state distinction.

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 scott_good commenting on Henryk Mikolaj Górecki 1933 - 2010:
12 November 2010 at 20:35

Great composer. Sad loss, but his wonderful music remains.

"Good Night" Henryk, and thank you dearly for the music!