1 Euntes Ibant Et Flebant Op. 32
2 Lobgesang Op. 76
3 Totus Tuus Op. 60
Salve, Sidus Polonorum Op. 72
4 I. Per Merita Sancti Adalberti
5 II. Święty Wojciechu Patronie Nasz Drogi
6 III. Salve, Sidus Polonorum
7 Amen Op. 35

The massed voices of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain are ideally suited to the choral music of Henryk Mikolaj Górecki, music of a monumental radiance which demands a huge and rich sonority. Alongside the ever-popular Totus Tuus, this resplendent recording also contains two recent works here receiving their premieres on disc – the luminous Lobgesang and the thrillingly massive Salve Sidus Polonorum, for choir, organ, two pianos and percussion. Górecki (1933-2010) made his reputation as a leader of the Polish avant-garde in the 1950s, with his early works marking ‘the most colourful and vibrant expression of the new Polish wave.’ Inspired by folk and religious influences, and demonstrating a clear affinity with the likes of Szymanowski and Bartók, the emotional power and clarity of his music continues to radiate and inspire. Tracing his choral works from the Psalm settings of 1972 to music written in his final decade, this disc provides a fascinating insight into one of the most unique musical voices of the twentieth century. Praise for NYCGB on Delphian Records: ‘an outstanding disc which emphasises how fortunate the NYCGB is to have Brewer's drive and energy. Rejoice!’ – Gramophone 'essential for choral fans’ – The Observer 'the singing is technically strong and totally uninhibited, the soloists gifted... if you need a feel good factor, this is it ’ – Choir and Organ