Description
Górecki: The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs - A Film by Tony Palmer DVD
UPC 604388682621
Overview
Tony Palmer's The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs is a visually and emotionally powerful documentary capturing the haunting beauty of Henryk Górecki's Symphony No. 3, also known as Symfonia Pieśni Żałosnych or The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. This DVD presents an intimate, meditative journey into the composer’s profoundly moving work, performed by the renowned London Sinfonietta with soprano Dawn Upshaw under the baton of David Zinman. The film, praised as a "major work of art" by The Guardian, provides a visual interpretation that complements Górecki’s themes of sorrow, resilience, and hope.
Product Features
- Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 Widescreen
- Audio: Stereo
- Total Runtime: Approx. 53 minutes
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Publisher: Voiceprint Records
Program and Cast
- Soprano: Dawn Upshaw
- Orchestra: London SinfoniettaConductor: David Zinman
- Leader: Nona Liddell
- Directed and Edited by: Tony Palmer
- Producers: Mike Bluett and Executive Producer Rob Ayling
Interesting Facts
- Award-Winning Film: This documentary won the Gold Medal at the New York Film & TV Festival, recognizing Tony Palmer's artistry in bringing Górecki’s moving symphony to the screen.
- Renowned Soprano: Dawn Upshaw's heartfelt performance of the soprano solo adds a layer of emotional depth, bringing out the symphony's themes of grief and transcendence.
- Visual Mastery: With cinematography by Mieczysław Chudzik and Simon Archer, the film uses evocative visuals to create a contemplative, atmospheric experience that enhances the music's emotional power.
- Polish Roots: Górecki, a Polish composer, reflects the sorrow of wartime Poland in this piece, making it a work of cultural as well as musical significance.
Publisher
Voiceprint Records
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