It was deemed a masterpiece by Polish critics, although, during the late 1970s and early 1980s, recordings and performances of the work were widely criticised by the press outside Poland.
Foi considerada unha obra mestra pola crítica polonesa, a pesar de que finais dos anos 1970 e principios dos 1980, as gravacións e interpretacións da obra foron moi criticadas pola prensa fora de Polonia.