Composer

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Henryk Mikolaj Górecki

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1990

Average_duration

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26:34

Good Night, Op. 63 is a choral work composed by Henryk Mikolaj Górecki in 1990. The piece was premiered on October 27, 1990, in Krakow, Poland, by the Polish Radio Choir under the direction of Wlodzimierz Siedlik. The work consists of three movements, each of which is based on a different text. The first movement, "Good Night," is a setting of a poem by Polish poet Julian Tuwim. The second movement, "Lullaby," is a setting of a traditional Polish lullaby. The final movement, "Amen," is a setting of the Latin text of the same name. The first movement, "Good Night," is characterized by its gentle, lullaby-like melody and simple harmonies. The choir sings the text in unison, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness. The second movement, "Lullaby," is similarly gentle and soothing, with a simple melody and harmonies that evoke the feeling of a mother singing to her child. The final movement, "Amen," is more complex and dramatic than the previous two movements. The choir sings the text in a rich, full harmony, with the melody moving between different sections of the choir. The movement builds to a powerful climax before ending with a quiet, peaceful resolution. Overall, Good Night, Op. 63 is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Górecki's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its simplicity and intimacy, as well as its use of traditional Polish texts and melodies.

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