Borkowski's choral works often feature complex technical devices, expanded choral textures with up to 12 parts, and elements of 20th-century musical avant-garde.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marian Borkowski believes the human voice is the most perfect instrument for expressing emotions, moods, feelings, and desires in vocal and vocal-instrumental compositions.
Album & Artwork
This CD marks the first time Marian Borkowski's complete a cappella choral works have been recorded.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marian Borkowski views 'sacrum' broadly, not limited to Christianity, but as a timeless, humanistic value transcending nations and religions.
Performer Biography
The Polish Chamber Choir, founded in 1978, consists of 24 professional musicians and performs 80 to 100 concerts annually with over 50 different programs.
Performer Biography
The Polish Chamber Choir has premiered over 500 works, including pieces by renowned composers like Henryk Mikołaj Górecki and Krzysztof Penderecki.
Composition History
The release of this album celebrates Marian Borkowski's 55th anniversary of artistic work and 45th anniversary of his teaching career.
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