Gorecki: Symphony #3 Sorrowful Songs

On the afternoon of 9/11, still in shock, I turned on the radio and heard this amazing music for the first time. It held me, enveloped me and comforted me as it expressed fully the depth of this tragedy. Gorecki's symphony speaks of motherhood, separation and war and sorrow, mostly sorrow. I will forever associate this piece of music with that fateful day and each time I listen to it I am reminded of our profound loss.

ps I believe it was wnyc that played the music but perhaps not

angela gentilcore