But the sound and packaging of this pipeline music cd are very poor. Clara korkan and konstantin ognevoi recording 1965. This is arguably the best performance of rachmaninov s vespers. Rachmaninov o theotokos evervigilant in prayer by vitaliygr. Rachmaninov vespers opus 37, bass 2 part, for practicing purposes. At the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer. Blagoslovi dushe moya gospoda bless the lord, o my soul rachmaninov opus 37 all night vigil vespers. 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. Aug, 2017 the latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. The roots of the russian orthodox church are traceable back into the third century a. Although often referred to as rachmaninov s vespers, these 15 movements for unaccompanied chorus make up an allnight vigil service, which consists not only of vespers nos 16, but also includes the liturgical offices of matins 711, lauds 12 and prime 15.
Vespers by the ussr russian chorus aleksander sveshnikov. The best sounding version of rachmaninov s vespers with sveshnikov was issued on yedang classics in 2002 catalog number ycc0086. Jun 09, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from vespers, op. 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. In this famous performance of the vespers, dating from 1965, the ussr state academic choir under alexander sveshnikov consummate this work like no. Discover what really went into this remarkable piece. Rachmaninov s vespers actually, its known among cognoscenti as the allnight vigil because it incorporates the orthodox rites of vespers and matins is the epitome of russian orthodox liturgical. One may agree or disagree with sveshnikovs interpretation of rachmaninoffs masterpiece and the degree to which it is definitive.
Nikolas fink sing rachmaninov s vespers rachmaninov allnight vigil phoenix. One may agree or disagree with sveshnikov s interpretation of rachmaninoff s masterpiece and the degree to which it is definitive. I am a oneperson operation and take the time necessary to make sure that you are completely satisfied. However the usage of the title vespers is wellestablished, and is not likely to be superseded any more. Rachmaninov vespers aleksandr sveshnikov import sergey rachmaninov. I treat others the way i want to be treated, and that is why my ebay, discogs, and amazon feedback is at 100%. Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers rachmaninov s all night vigil vsenoshchnoe bdenie is generally known in englishspeaking countries as the vespers, but this translation is incorrect. Absolutely the rachmaninoff vespers is probably sveshnikov s most legendary recording of all. Lovers of the extreme and virtuosic romanticism of sergei rachmaninoff s works for solo piano and piano concertos could be forgiven for failing to recognize this piece as music. This is the opposite of the scrupulous if somewhat bland versions by uk choirs of this piece.
Gretchaninov vespers 4 read more 1,3 veyhen savchuk, 2 valery polyansky, 4 vivian klochkov, cond. Sergej rachmaninov vespers allnight vigil, for alto. The solo voice personalizes this song of praise, while the choral voices. Blogoslovi, dushe moya, ghospoda, which hymns the wonders of gods creation. Rachmaninov s vespers actually, its known among cognoscenti as the allnight vigil because it incorporates the orthodox rites of vespers and matins is the epitome of russian orthodox liturgical composition. Sveshnikov sergei rachmaninov, ussr academic russian choir, a. John chrysostom by a composer who had stopped attending church services. Showing 1 10 of 11 next last alexander sveshnikov ah. Hi, does anyone out there happen to have this particular recording of rachmaninoff s vespers op. Tenor 2 part of rachmaninov vespers allnight vigil opus 37, for practicing purposes. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy rachmaninov vespers by sergey rachmaninov, alexander sveshnikov from amazons classical music store. The recording of the all night vigil by the ussr russian choir conducted by alexander sveshnikov is held up as the gold standard.
Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers rachmaninovs all night vigil vsenoshchnoe bdenie is generally known in englishspeaking countries as the vespers, but this translation is incorrect. Sergey rachmaninov 18731943 the choral art of alexander sveshnikov allnight vigil vespers, op. 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. For example 602 m128 means that this performer offers a mp3 file of 128kbps that takes 6 minutes and two seconds. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sveshnikov russian academic choir russian folk songs download album. Robevs vespers was rated right next to the classic sveshnikov version, high praise indeed.
Rachmaninov allnight vigil melodiya melcd10065 rmo. Rachmaninoff vespers text and translations the singers mca. Rachmaninov vespers sveshnikov 1965 recording, 2012 reissue flac if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Sveshnikov s recording of the rachmaninov vespers, is, to my ears, the ideal version. Aleksandr sveshnikov, state russian choirussr academic russian choir. Alac downloads alac 176khz24bit download alac 192khz24bit download alac 44khz. Sergei rachmaninoff allnight vigil state academic russian choir of the ussr dir. What is it about rachmaninov s vespers or the allnight vigil that makes it such a haunting cornerstone of the choral repertoire.
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. Rachmaninoff composed the allnight vigil in less than two weeks in january and february 1915. Sveshnikov the ussr russian chorusrachmaninov vespers. Alac downloads alac 176khz24bit download alac 192khz24bit download alac 44khz24bit download dsd downloads dsd double rate 5.
Alexander sveshnikov cds, tracks, sheet music musica russica. It was recorded in 1965 and was issued by soviet label melodiya. The breathtaking reading builds on a serene affirmation of religious faith, adding an array of timbral and harmonic effects and virtuosic techniques. Sonata for cello and piano in g minor brendan kinsella.
Rachmaninoffs vespers powerfully moving choral masterpieces. Sergei rachmaninov, ussr academic russian choir, a. Please consider purchasing a learning cd cyberbass learning cds. Alexander sveshnikov see all versions of this release, 3 available.
Recorded in 1965 for the russian melodiya label by the legendary conductor alexander sveshnikov, its one of the great masterpieces of choral music. Here is a live performance of rachmaninov s silent melody by the state academic russian chorus under a. It was remastered and sounds better than the melodiya cd issued in 1992 catalog number sucd 601. 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. Mass for mixed choir, op 37 valery polyansky, conductor recorded live at the smolensk cathedral 1. Office building the sun hit the water download album. Sveshnikov, staatlicher akademischer russ rachmaninov. Rachmaninov vespers 8 praise the name of the lord ps. This new release of rachmaninov s allnight vigil follows several acclaimed releases from the latvian radio choir under its artistic director and principal conductor sigvards kava. There are two exceptions, both of them being masterpieces. Vespers begins, as it does every day, with psalm 104. The rachmaninov vespers 1993 recording nikolai korniev, st. Marys cathedral memphis, tennessee sunday, february 15, 1998, tony garner, conductor. This is the opposite of the scrupulous if somewhat bland versions by uk choirs of.
It has also been issued on cd melodiya 10065, recorded in russia in 1965. I first heard it on an angelmelodiya twolp set which i still have. It had a strong, raw sound, purely russian, with all the correct folk traditions. Complete your sergei rachmaninov, ussr academic russian choir, a. The allnight vigil is perhaps notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Rachmaninov, sveshnikov rachmaninov vespers amazon. 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. While there are plenty of contestants these days for the top spot in the whos got the best recording of rachmaninov vespers. As required by the russian orthodox church, rachmaninoff based ten of the fifteen sections. 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 in 1965 exactly half a century after the works first performance.
Vespers, a classical music album by the ussr russian chorus aleksander sveshnikov. 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. Apr 01, 2012 sergei rachmaninoff allnight vigil state academic russian choir of the ussr dir. Rachmaninov vespers allnight vigil alexander sveshnikov. Rachmaninov s liturgy of st john chrysostom ode 11515 and the allnight vigil are two supreme examples of choral writing in the russian orthodox tradition, featuring music of uplifting. The one that really does it for me is not readily available ussr state academic choir dir. On the one hand, he did graduate from the famed moscow synodal school, whose choir premiered the allnight vigil in 1915, when sveshnikov. Rachmaninov vespers sveshnikov 1965 recording, 2012. Rachmaninov vespers opus 37, soprano 2 part, for practicing purposes. For practicing rachmaninov allnightvigil opus 37, soprano 1 part.
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