Henryck Gorecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, especially the recording with David Zinman conducting the London Sinfonietta with soprano soloist, Dawn Upshaw.I woyuld also appreciate it if you could arrange tomschedule aperformance of Igor Sravinsky's A Symphony of Psalms, with either Pierre Boulez or Robert Shaw as conductors.

Gorecki's piece is like a continual, but varied expression of the profound sorrows of the world--a mellifluous musical mantra, if you will, that pulls the listener into the world's darkest depths and sustains you there in its grasp. there is also a tender element of hope and redemption amidst the passionate progressions of this composition.

Stravinsky's classic Symphony of Psalms, dedicated to "The Glory of God"',is a remarkable gem in his extraordinary repertoire of compositions.This work prevails upon the passion and struggles expressed in the Psalms, but always offers it's magnificent refrain of "Alleluia" to comfort us and bring us back to the world of peace that God makes available to us. Again, there is the feeling of comfort , solace and redemption when the "alleluia" enters our ears, our minds, and our hearts.

Clare Franco via Nikki Ableson