This is the second Choral Masterworks recording of Russian liturgical music (actually the third in the series), and is another collection of magnificent recordings in the tradition of Russian choral singing. The hymnology ranges from the Divine Liturgy to the Lenten Bridegroom Service to the All-Night Vigil. Composers include Komitas, Rachmaninov and Rimsky-Korsakov. Liner notes include a complete description of each hymn, but no text. Sung in Church Slavonic.
Playing Time: 55 minutes, 11 seconds
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Title |
Length |
Sample |
1. Allelulia, Behold the Bridegroom
Anonymous Kievan Chant
performed by St. Petersburg Chamber Choir |
5:30 |
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2. St. Petersburg Chamber Choir
Komitas
performed by St. Petersburg Chamber Choir |
3:36 |
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3. Lord Have Mercy
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by The Russian State Symphony Cappella |
3:47 |
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4. The Mercy of Peace (excerpt)
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by The Russian State Symphony Cappella |
3:02 |
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5. Komm süsser Tod
Gunnar Eriksson (after J. S. Bach)
performed by The Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble |
3:25 |
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6. Serenade
Sergei Taneyev
performed by Lege Artis Chamber Choir |
2:02 |
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7. Grant Us This O Lord
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by The Russian State Symphony Cappella |
2:07 |
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8. Our Father
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
performed by St. Petersburg Chamber Choir |
3:26 |
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9. Gloria (excerpt)
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by USSR Ministry Of Culture Chamber Choir |
1:50 |
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10. Gladsome Light (Kiev Chant)
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by USSR Ministry Of Culture Chamber Choir |
4:02 |
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11. Bless the Lord O My Soul (Greek Chant)
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by USSR Ministry Of Culture Chamber Choir |
5:30 |
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12. Blessed Art Thou O Lord
Kiev Chant
performed by Trinity-St. Sergius Laura Choir |
13:09 |
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13. Chorale
Josef Ketchakhmadze
performed by St. Petersburg Chamber Choir |
2:47 |
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14. Amen, Allelulia
Sergei Rachmaninoff
performed by The Russian State Symphony Cappella |
1:06 |
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