Initially only instrumental, but in the course of composition it took on a vocal and instrumental form. Written for the 3000th anniversary of the Holy City, Krzysztof Penderecki’s Symphony No. 7 “Seven Gates of Jerusalem” is a symbol of the unity of three religions and the hope for a conflict-free world.

Program:

Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020) Seven Gates of Jerusalem – Symphony No. 7 for five soloists, narrator, three mixed choirs and orchestra (1996)

Artists:

Iwona Hossa – soprano
Karolina Sikora – mezzo-soprano
Anna Lubanska – mezzo-soprano
Rafal Bartminski – tenor
Artur Janda – bass
Slawomir Holland – narrator
Polish Radio Choir – Luslawice
Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Choir. Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Orchestra in Krakow
Piotr Piwko – choirmaster
Adam Kawa – preparation of PR Choir – Luslawice
Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Orchestra in Krakow
Maciej Tworek – conductor

** other performances: 2.11 ICE Krakow, 23.11 ECMKP Luslawice, 8.12 Debica