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Review: Requiem Father Kolbe by Kilar
5 April 2008
Format:Audio CD
Father Maximilian Maria Kolbe was born Rajmund Kolbe on 8 January, 1894, Those who know his story cannot help but understand how the way he lived his life continues to have a significant effect on Christians of all denominations and non-denominations.
Father Kolbe lived a life of service. He operated a radio station, and hid refugees and Jews from the Nazi regime. His ultimate gift, perhaps his true purpose in life, came during this time--not only for the saving of a life but also for the witness of his life given for the whole world.
Father Maximilian Kolbe, named the "Saint of Auschwitz" voluntarily substituted himself for another man, part of a group of ten, chosen to die by starvation as an example following the escape of a fellow prisoner. Locked in a cell with the other men, he continued to uplift his fellow prisoners, and after many weeks with no food or water he was murdered by lethal injection.
You may find it interesting to know that as I listened to the work I thought it sounded like a film score. It turns out that this is exactly what it is. Written for the film " A Life for a Life," the Requiem is beautiful for its stark and dark character as well as for the creative use of Polish folksongs and orchestrated effects. Kilar's imaginative orchestration of scales left me wondering a few times, "How did he do that?" At one point there is a shout, just as you might hear while dancing a polka.
Kilar is a classically oriented Polish composer who has also written film scores.
I did not find fault at all with the sections that were dark, severe and stark because it is within the nature of the theme. One motive sounded like an off-toned "Beautiful Savior" to me. The close of the requiem was joyous and triumphant, cacophonous in nature and very exciting. I feel that Kilar has created an excellent composition musically and thematically for the subject presented.
I recommend this CD.
Father Kolbe lived a life of service. He operated a radio station, and hid refugees and Jews from the Nazi regime. His ultimate gift, perhaps his true purpose in life, came during this time--not only for the saving of a life but also for the witness of his life given for the whole world.
Father Maximilian Kolbe, named the "Saint of Auschwitz" voluntarily substituted himself for another man, part of a group of ten, chosen to die by starvation as an example following the escape of a fellow prisoner. Locked in a cell with the other men, he continued to uplift his fellow prisoners, and after many weeks with no food or water he was murdered by lethal injection.
You may find it interesting to know that as I listened to the work I thought it sounded like a film score. It turns out that this is exactly what it is. Written for the film " A Life for a Life," the Requiem is beautiful for its stark and dark character as well as for the creative use of Polish folksongs and orchestrated effects. Kilar's imaginative orchestration of scales left me wondering a few times, "How did he do that?" At one point there is a shout, just as you might hear while dancing a polka.
Kilar is a classically oriented Polish composer who has also written film scores.
I did not find fault at all with the sections that were dark, severe and stark because it is within the nature of the theme. One motive sounded like an off-toned "Beautiful Savior" to me. The close of the requiem was joyous and triumphant, cacophonous in nature and very exciting. I feel that Kilar has created an excellent composition musically and thematically for the subject presented.
I recommend this CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Revelation
29 Oct 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Father Kolbe Requiem was my introduction to Kilar's music. I was shocked
the first time i listened to it. So i have been exploring more and more
music from this composer and i could put him as the only polish composer
at the same Penderecki`s level. This CD is a jewel and my first and best recommendation to have a first approach to Kilar's world.
the first time i listened to it. So i have been exploring more and more
music from this composer and i could put him as the only polish composer
at the same Penderecki`s level. This CD is a jewel and my first and best recommendation to have a first approach to Kilar's world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Among the Best .
3 Aug 2010
Format:Audio CD
It is in my ears , among the three best requiem I have ever heard in my life .
The composer is a Master .
The composer is a Master .
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