Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano (1984) - Kronos Quartet / London Sinfonietta Soloists [Import]

Henryk Gorecki (Performer), Hank Dutt (Performer), David Harrington (Performer), Joan Jeanrenaud (Performer), John Sherba (Performer), Michael Collins (Orchestra), John Constable (Orchestra), Christopher van Kampen (Artist), Kronos Quartet (Artist), London Sinfonietta Soloists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Henryk Gorecki, Hank Dutt, David Harrington, Joan Jeanrenaud, John Sherba
• Orchestra: Michael Collins, John Constable
• Audio CD (May 28, 1991)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Warner Bros UK
• ASIN: B000005J0R
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,093 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62: Already It Is Dusk

2. 'Lerchenmusik' Recitatives And Ariosos, Op. 53 For Clarinet, Cello, And Piano: 1. 'Lerchenmusik'

3. 'Lerchenmusik' Recitatives And Ariosos, Op. 53 For Clarinet, Cello, And Piano: 2. 'Lerchenmusik'

4. 'Lerchenmusik' Recitatives And Ariosos, Op. 53 For Clarinet, Cello, And Piano: 3. 'Lerchenmusik'

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishment, December 7, 2005

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Leopold Bloom (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano (1984) - Kronos Quartet / London Sinfonietta Soloists (Audio CD)

Gorecki has been called a "minimalist," betraying a confusion between minimalism and what I will call "calculated simplicity." A classic minimalist piece is Terry Riley's "In C," which develops enormous complexity from a system of small structures and rules. "Lerchenmusik" is an entirely different composition; from a relatively small palette, Gorecki has created a work of uncompromising power and brutal clarity. The instruments combine in fresh and surprising ways, exploring heretofore unheard sonorities. From the first few bars, the piece generates astonishment. The performers are also phenomenal; the coordination and execution are flawless.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars praise for thisw brilliant man, April 6, 2000

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john walter (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano (1984) - Kronos Quartet / London Sinfonietta Soloists (Audio CD)

As a person professionally schooled in music I have come late to the offerings of the twentieth century. Possibly it is a matter of opening one's ears as well as one's soul to new experiences, new messages, new formats that pass beyond the offerings of the past. I see now, with Gorecki's help, that I do indeed have the capacity to make a leap both in what I consider relevant music as well as the underlying message. These are indeed new thoughts for me and this album, in particular, represents a challenge as well as a great reward in listening. Lerchenmusic, of all the Gorecki compositions I have heard will challenge the listener to take inside the message that is offered. The performance is stark, clear, and like being in the middle of a contact sport even to the issue of breathing. Truly, the is a greatness to this man's work which I hope you will find time and patience to explore

3.0 out of 5 stars Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53,, January 21, 2012

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Bjorn Viberg (European Union) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano (1984) - Kronos Quartet / London Sinfonietta Soloists (Audio CD)

Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / "Lerchenmusik" Recitatives & Ariosos, Op. 53, for Clarinet, Cello & Piano (1984) - Kronos Quartet / London Sinfonietta Solois is a 1991 Elektra recording starring the Kronos Quartet on the first piece and then one gets to hear the London Sinfonietta Soloists, i.e., Michael Colins, clarinet, Christopher Van Kampen on the cello and pianist John Constable. The first piece I really do not like as it sounds like more noise then anything else. Lerchenmusik is better and is more traditional. Recommended for fans of modern classical music otherwise avoid it. 3/5.