Henryk Gorecki - Symphony No3; YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF SOUTH TIROL, Stefano Ferrario, Viktoria Miskunaite

Henryk Gorecki: Symphony No.3 op.36 “Sorrowful Songs”
Youth Orchestra of South Tirol
Stefano Ferrario, Conductor/Dirigent/Direttore
Viktorija Miškūnaité, Soprano/Sopran/Soprano
1. 00’05 Lento. Sostenuto tranquillo ma cantabile
2. 23’55” Lento e largo. Tranquillissimo - cantabillissimo - dolcissimo - legatissimo
3. 32’35” Lento. Cantabile semplice
JUGENDSINFONIEORCHESTER SÜDTIROL
ORCHESTRA SINFONICA GIOVANILE ALTO ADIGE
in cooperation with
in Kooperation mit
in cooperazione con
ORCHESTRA SENZASPINE, Bologna
video: asolutions.it
audio: incanto recordings

[@Bluebaycoconuthut]

Makes me so proud of my Polish heritage.

[@MRKSC13]

Absolutely spellbound. Truly would be crying my eyes out listening to this orchestra in person. This is my favorite symphony of all time.

[@jens-olafbodemann3653]

Mir kommen immer wieder die Tränen, wenn ich diese Sinfonie höre. Diese Aufnahme hat mich wieder besonders berührt.

[@debking458]

Gets me every time. One of the most powerful pieces of music and of performance. Thank you.

[@peterwebster6955]

I don’t believe in a supernatural entity people call god but when I listen to this music I can imagine humanities heaven

[@JamesHunterRoss]

Fantastic! This seems a world-class performance. I've heard many performances of this symphony, and I completely love this one! Great art by all involved.

[@Colombo5218]

This beautiful piece has a deep, deep depth that is so captivating; sad but lovely. I am grateful I had the privilege of listening to this. Thank you.

[@fiddlersontheramp5417]

To be honest, I think this is in the running for the greatest piece of classical music ever composed.

[@patthewoodboy]

I just discovered this .... I am trying to reason why you might not be correct , but my head tells me otherwise

[@almutsteder4279]

@@patthewoodboy??!! ¡

[@Sheffield6688]

Not that popularity means anything, but in 1992 it became one of the all-time best sellers too crossing over into the Billboard pop charts if you remember. People were hungry for it.

[@MusicJunky3]

@@almutsteder4279 He likes it 😉 !

[@fiddlersontheramp5417]

@@Sheffield6688 That makes me happy:)

[@richpelto248]

Excruciatingly beautiful ❤. We need more love in this world 🌏

[@warsd4]

Absolutely beautiful and heart wrenching. This piece always moves me.

[@stevenhoward3358]

If ever a piece of music and voice could convey such sadness and desperation tinged with hope, it surely is this.

[@LunaGoth84]

You have perfectly summed this up

[@shin-i-chikozima]

No sorrow Ìs as intriguing and captivating as this sorrowful performance I cannot listen to this magnificent symphony without tears and deep emotion This spectacular and inspirational performance invites me into the sorrowful and impressive world This is a magnificent Requiem for countless victims of oppression

[@enfava]

With eloquent regret, the pain of the three moments reflected in this symphony show the fragility of the human being. Without any doubt, a complete example of sensitivity, helplessness and dedication in the face of the tragic ends of humanity.

[@universomorado]

She is pure magic...Truly beautiful

[@universomorado]

I would have stand up for praising her and the orchestra...she is AMAZING

[@jussikorhonen3142]

I went to psilocybin assisted therapy and this piece was played there. Tears of joy ran over my cheeks. :) This music is pure love! ❤️

[@rphxx6906]

is it?

[@MrStumpmeister]

pure sorrow more like

[@canticle56]

Wow, what a captivating performance. Disciplined orchestra, conductor truly understands the piece, and that voice is spectacular. The only thing wrong with this video is that more folks haven’t seen it.

[@MB-te1yj]

Kudos! Remarkable discipline and control. And that voice! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this and made it available on youtube.

[@Pracownia_Lutnicza_Warszawa]

One of the best interpretations which i heard. Brillant voice and pronunciation. Greetings from Poland!

[@xieouyang1341]

I agree, the singer does a wonderful job.

[@sieboltdijkstra7309]

Ik luister ademloos naar deze schitterende compositie, iedere keer weer

[@franciscodanielvillafanari3603]

Los primeros diez minutos, así como el tercer movimiento, son insuperables. Agónicamente hermoso.

[@lupothunder9786]

ooh yes...this symphony is just beautiful...and very well and deep played. i love it ❤...greetings and a big thanks for uploading from switzerland 😘

[@mcdflint]

Just as I think the the strings are the greatest musical instruments man has ever come up with, the human voice proves me wrong.

[@bradzoltick6465]

A masterful rendition of this tragic music. Bravo.

[@leszekstefaniak6377]

przepiękne wykonanie! Pozdrawiam z Polski

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her singing voice full of sorrow is out of this world, and outclassing , and stains in my heart This performance's splendor of words can not attach it

[@pansotti1436]

Mine too. I love this version, a little bit fast and lively

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@pansotti1436 Thankyou I hope you are well From A corner of Tokyo🇯🇵㊗️

[@bobc3997]

I'm a bass player and I loved it. This came up accidentally on my feed and I'm glad it did. Friends, remember this is a Youth Symphony, and the Conductor should be judged on how he brings out the youth, not on how you think he's "showy", he's attacked an very difficult piece. Yes, the bass players at the start were playing different parts, some of you kiddies missed that, with your comments about them having different bowing styles. Listen again with your eyes closed and you won't see some play French Bow and others play German.

[@vijay7415]

I agree. The first edition by Woytowicz was unknown to many because it was in pre-internet times. The rendition by Devid Zinman and soprano Dawn Upshaw has actually set the trend. I am fortunate to listen to various sopranos singing movement 3. Recently Beth Gibbson soprano recorded in an excellent manner.

[@mesharyx8738]

My respect from Saudi Arabia for all of you guys !!!! LOVE IT

[@TheFreeeemind]

It actually inspired some stories I have in mind. Peace and blessings from the same country. ^^

[@blueombre6323]

تصير صديقي مشاري؟

[@paulrizvi8985]

Absolute perfection, so delicate at times that one imagines it’ll fall apart. The first third is ever so slightly out of kilter but once the Diva begins the orchestra comes under her spell and goes from strength to strength. Note how the conductor has chosen to dedicate a solo violinist to accompany the Soprano. Bravi.

[@sanramondublin]

I am so proud of Poland Cities' youth Orchestras. They are all great. I wish we had same thing in our '' Wealthy'' California. Well, Poland has 1000 years history of civilization. We have 246 years of Genocide , Slavery plus Imperialism murdering people of Iraq and other countries. Greetings from California,north.

[@mjk5807]

Of course, there are city youth orchestras in Poland, but here an orchestra of Italian youth from South Tirol with a Lithuanian soloist enthusiastically playing Polish symphony

[@pauloweberbianchi8783]

Oh, beautiful voice and great performance of all musicians. Thanks a lot

[@bognamakula3841]

in the second part of the Symphony, the composer used the text of the inscription carved by 18-year-old Helena Błażusiakówna on the wall of the Gestapo/German/ torture chamber "Palace" in Zakopane, where the young highlander was held in 1944. This text: "O Mother, do not cry, no - Heavenly Chaste Queen, you always support me", ends with the prayer call "Hail Mary".

[@mateuszmaraj4272]

Czasem fajnie być Polakiem :)

[@jigsawmuzak]

Zawsze.

[@Edward-xv3bo]

I'm covered in goosebumps. Just stunning.

[@juanalbarracin2816]

Escucho por primera vez la 3 de Gorecki, lo siento profundo, amplio y con iluminaciones. Very good!!!!

[@paemroot3942]

That was excellent to listen to. Great talents! Genius vocalist!

[@FabianRivero]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@justinsperanza3673]

this is a gorgeous rendition. Surprised there aren't more views

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

Me too... Agree 100%

[@warrogue1798]

An ad interrupted the music within the first couple of minutes. If there are any more ads, I'm out of here.

[@warrogue1798]

Another ad at 5:23. I will find another recording of this piece to listen to.

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

I've listened to many performances of this beautiful work, but keep coming back to this rendition. I believe it's because it "breathes" more... Something about how the orchestra ebbs and flows beautifully throughout. Intensifying and diminishing at all the right times (for my ear at least). 42:00 onward being a beautiful example. I also love how the conductor treats the 21 A-Major chords at its close... Some almost imperceivable, while he stresses others... the first A chord, then the sixth, eleventh, sixteenth and the last two.. the twentieth and twenty-first... Stunning. 😘

[@guy-patrickmassoloka9136]

Do you feel like this version is even better that Dawn Upshaw's?

[@tonydonnelly2485]

@@guy-patrickmassoloka9136 Hi man. Thanks for the question. It's a tricky one to answer, as Upshaw is sublime, but I was thinking more about the orchestra and its input and how the piece is conducted here. I really feel it breathes better than other renditions I've heard. Just my opinion mind.

[@theguncoach]

@@guy-patrickmassoloka9136 I think this rivals Upshaw’s familiar recorded performance. Upshaw performed live several times, and nothing beats a “live” performance. This, however… this is sublime.

[@stevecarroll7545]

Such emotion from such young souls.

[@rossco171]

Incredible performance by all Involved.

[@abrahamramirez9561]

¡Absolutamente conmovedor!

[@charlesanderson8580]

beautiful music and exceptional performance

[@pacopuerto1631]

UNA DELICIA PARA EL ALMA Y UNA VOZ PARA TU ESPÍRITU¡¡¡¡¡¡a soul for the soul¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@aldoleonelguardia5130]

Perfecta !! Insuperable !!! Esta pieza maravillosa es profundamente humana y divina como la 9na sinfonía de Beethoven !!! La sinfonía literalmente DUELE , pero PURIFICA , SANA, CURA el alma, nos hace perdonar el pasado , el presente, y nos llena de esperanza para el futuro !! Es como dice Jesús : " Si el grano , NO MUERE , no dará FRUTO" !!!! Dios mio GRACIAS por esta maravilla !!! Gracias por GORETTI !!

[@conorsmith8551]

Fearless is an incredible film, if you’ve not watched it, I urge you to . The opening music of this is in the final emotional scene. It is masterfully made

[@philippedesaint-martin4815]

C'est grâce à Fearless (État second en français) que j'ai connu cette musique magnifique, comme le film d'ailleurs. La voix de la soliste est sublime.

[@despoina3711]

Thank you for this comment. I just watched the movie and i am deeply moved.

[@sieboltdijkstra7309]

Hoe vaker ik deze muziek hoor, hoe meer ik geniet

[@josecarlosmartinez1481]

De una belleza sobrecogedora. A veces lo pongo para trabajar y acabo dejando el trabajo y escuchando, sólo eso. Escuchando

[@ozairsiddique3517]

Masterpiece

[@plateforme3037]

What a great symphony! And such a wonderful interpretation!

[@jens-olafbodemann6053]

Ich habe die Sinfonie seit Jahren nicht mehr gehört. Aber jetzt schien sie wieder in die Zeit zu passen. Es ist eine hervorragende Aufnahme! Danke für die Gänsehaut und die Tränen!

[@richard_loves_music2011]

Very lovely you to thank the performers for tears. Heartfelt tears are among the most deeply human of all phenomena. I agree with you here: this work is utterly shattering. May we never forget.

[@richpelto248]

Absolutely true ❤

[@LunaGoth84]

This takes me back over 20yrs when i first heard it. Such an incredible performance of one of the most emotive pieces of music ever created. This is such a powerful, melancholy, beautiful piece of music! Im sat here in tears watching it.

[@RB-pi9ls]

The best performance of this artwork anywhere in our global world in 2019.

[@jacekj.m.4992]

I Love It !one of the best performances .My favorite fragment begins in 37:20

[@pansotti1436]

Mine too

[@TheViolentTeddy]

ME TOO!!

[@Dr.D.Evidence]

Truly splendid, indeed. Another favorite segment of mine starts at 44:35 -- especially that "hanging" note at the 45 min. mark. So many wonderful moments in this piece, and a great performance overall.

[@billamos5125]

Me, too. The chords that open the segment just send chills up my back.

[@thomasbartuschat3087]

Mine too.

[@stevenbishop8123]

Marvelous conducting too to bring each time one after the other all the way through that takes some experience that is a professional at heart there

[@giuseppersa2391]

Absolutely stunning thank you so much from Giuseppe in Cape Town South Africa

[@WilliamCamilleri]

beatiful

[@stevenbishop8123]

Excellent playing for that piece of splendid music youth orchestra too wow

[@ikmarchini]

Wonderously beautiful

[@thisisnotclever]

That first movement is stunning

[@alanrain8408]

Wonderful in every way. A terrific achievement by a youth orchestra, complemented by a beautiful voice. Also, good video work.

[@andiucha1]

Que belleza.... no puedo dejar de escuchar esto. ♥️

[@Josemjkno]

Bravissimi tutti !!!!

[@ausbrum]

I had the pleasure of being at the first Australian performance where the soprano part was taken by a mezzo, Elisabeth Campbell. It led to requests to the ABC, and then, coincidentally, to the recording of the work in London by Dawn Upshaw. She was offered a royalty payment or an upfront fee. She took the latter, and the recording sold 1 million copies after being featured by a British radio network

[@alafenetre81]

This is unbelievably beautiful, thank you.

[@erikamiriamcortezdamota8380]

Emocionante!!!

[@masynissa7935]

Pięknie.

[@antonioplana2553]

Sublime

[@chepynsky]

so wonderful interpretation!

[@rajjar]

Or just me? Tears run down my cheek as i listen to this composition?

[@rojoreno]

even the annoying obtrusive YT ad$ couldn't ruin this sublime presentation

[@christabaumgartner2265]

astonshing,, i did not find Viktoria Miskunaite on youtube, amazon or spotify. why???? she has such a great voice

[@lacorchea955]

Amazing

[@jourmsieu3238]

Emotion profonde; la voix et l'expression du visage de Mme Victoria Miskunaite , mêlées à cette musique sublime m'ont bouleversé; j'ai été ému aux larmes ; Merci aux intervenants et toute ma gratitude à Victoria

[@sharoncornwell9827]

Thankyou so much for this.

[@4june9140]

I'm sure this version is the one played on Radio 3 this afternoon. was driving along in floods of tears it touched my soul. I was 5 years old when they showed film and photographs on TV of the concentration camps and the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It brought it all back to me.

[@TheViolentTeddy]

The best I've heard since Dawn Upshaw.

[@douglasjames4905]

I attended her Seattle WA performance some three decades past. It was and is a memory never forgotten.

[@user-rg9pb3sh4y]

good many thanks!

[@TheDiegoGirl]

The best singer of this Symphony! Did this moment 28:39 just amazing!

[@pytomaniakblog4332]

The best singer of this Symphony will be ALWAYS a Polish singer, like Zofia Kilanowicz for example.

[@karlrussmeyer5187]

@@pytomaniakblog4332 I am not so sure - my deepest emotions are when I listen to Beth Gibbons (from Portishead) with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra unter Penderecki. And she is British.

[@billamos5125]

@@pytomaniakblog4332 I agree, Zofia's performance is one for the ages.

[@saffloweroyl3663]

Dawn Upshaw

[@LunaGoth84]

It gives me shivers and makes me cry every time and yet I can't stop listening..

[@-alain-ferdinandbrun6449]

Envoûtant ! Spellbinding !

[@irekgolaj1398]

SUPER!!!!

[@JonathanKandell]

I think my new favorite version. Not only the sensitive playing but the on-pitch singing.

[@fadjroel]

Thank you very much for playing masterpiece of Gorecky, my favourite symphony of Gorecky... a human being tragedy (Dr. M. Fadjroel Rachman/Indonesia)

[@gillianharris466]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for putting it on. Sends shivers up my spine!

[@gabrielekuhlmann2598]

Hervorragend.

[@mjk5807]

Amazing! Young instrumentalists from Italy trained on examples from another universe and a delightful singer from Lithuania gave such a wonderful performance of niche Polish music. The Pole's complete admiration and thanks.

[@ekos7070]

So beautiful and so sad... The symphony was written under the influence of the words, of an 18-year-old Polish girl - Helena Blazusiak: "Mom, don't cry, don't.", engraved on the wall of the prison cell number 3 of the boarding house "Palace" turned by Nazi Germany into a prison and torture chamber in the Polish mountains of Gorce in 1943.

[@TheViolentTeddy]

Incredible

[@DigitalLazarus]

Today is the day for this symphony. Ukraine. But it's a SIN to be perpetually interrupted by ads.

[@Just_awanderingmusician]

Some said this symphony was about the relation of a mother and a son during a war. And I believe them

[@user-gl4rc2lh1e]

Polish language... Beautiful in its tragedy and in its hope...

[@tatianadebrem9789]

Magnifique symphonie; une émotion qui vous prend à la gorge car toute la souffrance de la nation polonaise durant la seconde guerre y est exprimée, en particulier dans "Mamo" le chant de détresse et d'adieu d'un condamné à sa mère.

[@jourmsieu3238]

Merci; Thème musical indescriptible; Quelquechose surnaturel dans l'émotion; c'est magique, envoutant

[@karolkarol4489]

Wonderfull performance.

[@robertodonoghue4100]

As a witness, and as a warning. Gorecki.

[@Harfa_Traw]

First Movement: "My son, my chosen and beloved Share your wounds with your mother And because, dear son, I have always carried you in my heart, And always served you faithfully Speak to your mother, to make her happy, Although you are already leaving me, my cherished hope". (Lamentation from the collection of medieval passion poems from Benedictine Monastery of St. Cross on Łysa Góra, Poland. Second half of the 15th century. Author unknown). Second Movement: "No, mother, do not weep. Most chaste Queen of Heaven Support me always. Hail Mary, full of grace". (Prayer inscribed on the wall of cell no. 3 in the basement of "Palace" - the Gestapo's headquarters in Zakopane, Poland; Beneath was the signature: Helena Wanda Błażusiakówna, 18 years old, imprisoned since 26 September 1944"). [Helena Błażusiak survived torture without betraying her comrades and then she managed to escape from deportation train to nazi concentration camp. She died in 1999]. Third Movement: "Where has he gone My dearest son? Perhaps during the uprising The cruel enemy killed him Ah, you bad people In the name of God, the most Holy, Tell me, why did you kill My son? Never again Will I have his support Even if I cry My old eyes out Were my bitter tears to create another River Oder They would not restore to life My son He lies in his grave and I know not where Though I keep asking people Everywhere Perhaps the poor child Lies in a rough ditch and instead he could have been lying in his warm bed Oh, sing for him God's little song-birds Since his mother Cannot find him And you, God's little flowers May you blossom all around So that my son May sleep happily". (The folk song from the period of the Silesian Uprisings of 1919-1921).

[@lorettaslovak7735]

Beautiful Beethoven.,9th recreated

[@johnvayianos9077]

Beautiful

[@bonsaipix3777]

The Part at 37:30 really touched my Heart

[@iancurtis6490]

astonishing all around

[@mrriosful]

Heartbreaking 😔 art and music transcends language, life can be terribly beautiful.

[@neftili]

perfetto