Symphony no. 2 "Christmas Symphony"
Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki wrote his Symphony No. 2 during the winter of 1979–80. Sometimes referred to as the "Christmas Symphony" (the opening phrase from the Christmas carol "Silent Night" occurs three times during the symphony), neither the score nor the parts (Schott Music, Mainz 45 791) make any reference to this moniker. The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta, gave the first performance of the symphony on 1 May 1980.
Movements
- Moderato
- Allegretto
- Lento
- Tempo I
- Allegretto
Recommended recordings
- Krzysztof Penderecki YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- YouTubeSpotify (subscription)