Polish composer Henryk Górecki dies, aged 76

Classical musician who achieved unlikely fame with Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, composed in memory of the HolocaustThe Polish composer Henryk Górecki, whose desolate Symphony of Sorrowful Songs became an unlikely crossover hit, has died in Katowice, aged 76.He had been ill for some time, but lived long enough to be awarded the Order of the White Eagle, the highest honour of his country, which was presented last month. He was due to attend a performance in London earlier this year of his fourth...

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