Nigel short and tenebrae have just the right balance of control and passion, reverence and exuberance that makes for such a superb performance. Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers rachmaninovs all night vigil vsenoshchnoe bdenie is generally known in englishspeaking countries as the vespers, but this translation is incorrect. Vespers, the evening prayer service of the orthodox church, is the reason for rachmaninovs greatest achievement. Although in western europe it is virtually taken for granted that a composer who is wellversed in all genres also writes church music, thereby enriching the catholic or protestant religions with this sacred music composed for all different ensembles, russian. Rachmaninovs allnight vigil vespers is also one of the loveliest. Alexander sveshnikov cds, tracks, sheet music musica russica. Rachmaninov o theotokos evervigilant in prayer by vitaliygr. But the sound and packaging of this pipeline music cd are very.
The leading american choral conductor for more than half a century, robert shaws ability to create a blended, powerful sound from almost any group of professional or amatuer singers is legendary. Rachmaninov vespers 2003 rachmaninov st petersburg chamber choir nikolai korniev. Petersburg chamber choir on allmusic 1994 while there are plenty of contestants these days. The rachmaninov vespers 1993 recording nikolai korniev, st. O come, let us worship bless the lord, oh my soul greek chant blessed is the man gladsome radiance kiev chant nunc dimittis kiev chant ave maria glory be to god on high znamenny chant. This is arguably the best performance of rachmaninov s vespers. What is it about rachmaninov s vespers or the allnight vigil that makes it such a haunting cornerstone of the choral repertoire. Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers 2015 rachmaninov london symphony orchestra simon halsey. The work begins with a fourfold call to prayer, in six and then eight parts. Rachmaninovs refreshing all night vigil written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral.
Sergei rachmaninoff allnight vigil state academic russian choir of the ussr dir. Jul 12, 2006 rachmaninovs refreshing all night vigil written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral music composition. One may agree or disagree with sveshnikov s interpretation of rachmaninoff s masterpiece and the degree to which it is definitive. Sonata for cello and piano in g minor brendan kinsella. Like the liturgy, it was issued without texts or translations, and it had the minor fault of titling the work russian easter vesper mass, both easter and mass being incorrect terms. Vespers, a classical music album by the ussr russian chorus aleksander sveshnikov. Recorded in 1965 for the russian melodiya label by the legendary conductor alexander sveshnikov, its one of the great masterpieces of choral music. Complete works by rachmaninov, sergei, scriabin, alexander on cd. Recorded in 1965 for the russian melodiya label by the legendary conductor alexander. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises vespers, op.
Rachmaninoff vespers are profoundly beautiful choral chants, based on the all night vigil service. Showing 1 10 of 11 next last alexander sveshnikov ah. Rachmaninoffs vespers has recceived many recordings over the years, but this new telarc cd with the robert shaw festival singers is one of the best to date. Tenebraes recording of rachmaninoff vespers was made live at the north wales international music festival in 2004.
Sergei rachmaninov ussr academic russian choir, art. In this famous performance of the vespers, dating from 1965, the ussr state academic choir under alexander sveshnikov consummate this work like no. Lso0781 rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers albums lso. Secon alto part from rachmaninov vespers opus 37 all night vigil, for practicing purposes. Mixed chorus sheet music book by sergei rachmaninoff 18731943. In a box that costs little more than one fullpriced single cd. Hauntingly beautiful, allnight vigil is a cornerstone of the choral repertoire, its fifteen a cappella movements considered amongst the composers finest achievements.
But the sound and packaging of this pipeline music cd are very poor. The breathtaking reading builds on a serene affirmation of reli. Rachmaninovs allnight vigil widely regarded as the pinnacle of orthodox church music deftly deploys choral orchestration, an array of. Rachmaninov vespers 8 praise the name of the lord ps. However the usage of the title vespers is wellestablished, and is not likely to be superseded any more. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
World renowned conductor paul hillier leads the estonian philharmonic chamber choir through rachmaninovs magnificent allnight vigil, often regarded as the capstone of orthodox church music. Any mention of sergei rachmaninov and thoughts tend to turn either to his extravagant, virtuosic piano concertos or to the romantic lyricism of his symphonies. Clara korkan and konstantin ognevoi recording 1965 1. Although in western europe it is virtually taken for granted that a composer who is wellversed in all genres also writes church music, thereby enriching the catholic or protestant religions with this sacred music composed for all different ensembles, russian composers did not discover sacred music until relatively recently. Rachmaninov vespers allnightvigil opus 37, bass 1 part, for practicing purposes. Discover what really went into this remarkable piece. The work was composed to accompany the allnight vesper service in the russian orthodox church and as such is sung a capella unaccompanied. The choral art of alexander sveshnikov allnight vigil vespers, op.
Sergei rachmaninov, ussr academic russian choir, art. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers 1. Here is the most complete collection of rachmaninoff s output ever assembled on disc. Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers written by bluesever saturday, 23 december 2017 21.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Rachmaninov, sveshnikov rachmaninov vespers amazon. Rachmaninov vespers 2003 pentatone nativedsd music. Buy rachmaninov vespers by sergey rachmaninov, alexander sveshnikov from amazons classical music store. In each of them, one touches the hem of his garment. Jun 19, 2015 although in western europe it is virtually taken for granted that a composer who is wellversed in all genres also writes church music, thereby enriching the catholic or protestant religions with this sacred music composed for all different ensembles, russian composers did not discover sacred music until relatively recently. Here, with a handpicked ensemble, he turns to one of the most beautiful works in the russian choral literature. Sergei rachmaninov ussr academic russian choir, artistic director alexander sveshnikov sergei rachmaninov ussr academic russian choir, artistic director alexander sveshnikov vespers. Robevs vespers was rated right next to the classic sveshnikov version, high praise indeed. The first recording of the vigil was made by alexander sveshnikov with the state academic russian choir of the ussr for the soviet melodiya label. Rachmaninov allnight vigil melodiya melcd10065 rmo.
This is arguably the best performance of rachmaninovs vespers. One may agree or disagree with sveshnikovs interpretation of rachmaninoffs. Mass for mixed choir, op 37 valery polyansky, conductor recorded live at the smolensk cathedral 1. Sergey rachmaninov 18731943 the choral art of alexander sveshnikov allnight vigil vespers, op. On the one hand, he did graduate from the famed moscow synodal school, whose choir premiered the allnight vigil in 1915, when sveshnikov 18901980 was 25 years old. Rachmaninoffs vespers powerfully moving choral masterpieces. One may agree or disagree with sveshnikovs interpretation of rachmaninoffs masterpiece and the degree to which it is definitive. There are two exceptions, both of them being masterpieces. Ptc5186027rachmaninov vespers albums nativedsd music. The breathtaking reading builds on a serene affirmation of religious faith, adding an array of timbral and harmonic effects and virtuosic techniques.
The piece consists of settings of texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil. Vocal scores for rachmaninov allnight vigil the allnight vigil also known, more commonly in englishspeaking countries, as the vespers is notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. Composed in 1915, against a backdrop of political turmoil in russia and the. The roots of the russian orthodox church are traceable back into the third century a. What is it about rachmaninovs vespers or the allnight vigil that makes it such a haunting cornerstone of the choral repertoire. Vespers by the ussr russian chorus aleksander sveshnikov. Vespers matthew best, corydon singers on allmusic 1991. The allnight vigil is an a cappella choral composition by sergei rachmaninoff, his op. Aug, 2017 the latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church.
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