The late Krzysztof Penderecki was a legend of contemporary music. In this new limited podcast series, hear two famous British journalists, Jack Pepper and Charlotte Gardner, delving into the maestro's iconic work.
Hosting five episodes each, every episode focuses on a single piece from Penderecki's impressive body of work. From the piece itself and the history of its creation, hear interesting stories from the master's biography, the history of Poland, and the world at the time the composition was created. Learn all about the influence of the composer on the world of contemporary culture, and not only on classical music.
Want to learn more about Penderecki? The show is a companion piece to the site PendereckisGarden.pl.
Metamorphosen: Creativity and Intimacy
The Passion of St Luke: Belief and Redemption
Brigade of Death: Memory and Outrage
Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima: Terror and Sorrow
Symphonies - Symphony No 7, 'Seven Gates Of Jerusalem'
Screen - Soundtrack to The Saragossa Manuscript
Aulodia / Ekecheiria: Polish Culture
A Polish Requiem: Nationhood
String Quartet No 3: Childhood & Roots
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