Henryk Górecki
(born Czernica, Poland 6 December 1933; died Katowice, Poland 12 November 2010)

One of the foremost composers in the realm of the Polish avant-garde, Górecki became the subject of international renown upon the release of his Symphony No. 3, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs.

Whilst Symphony of Sorrowful Songs is still his best known work, Górecki’s output has been lauded by critics across the world, with his ever-shifting style leading to a diverse set of works including Totus Tuus, Beatus Vir and Miserere.