Slavonic Orthodox Chants: Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, and Kedrov Sung by the Bulgarian National Choir (Balkanton CD) 

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Product Details

• UPC: N/A
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Balkanton
• MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 050055
• Genre: Sacred Choral Music / Classical
• Style: Slavonic Orthodox Chants, Russian and Bulgarian Choral Works
• Choir: "Svetoslav Obretenov" Bulgarian National Choir
• Conductor: Georgi Robev
• Composers Featured: Dobri Hristov (1875–1941), Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943), P. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), Nikolai Kedrov (1871–1940)
• Technology: DDD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)

Overview: A Panorama of Slavonic Orthodox Choral Heritage

This Balkanton CD, "Slavonic Orthodox Chants", offers a rich collection of sacred music from the Bulgarian, Russian, and broader Slavonic traditions. The music is performed by the acclaimed "Svetoslav Obretenov" Bulgarian National Choir, conducted by Georgi Robev.

The repertoire spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring significant works by major Orthodox composers:

• Dobri Hristov (Bulgarian): Works including "The Great Ektenia" (Velika ektenia).
• Sergei Rachmaninov (Russian): Excerpts from his monumental "All-Night Vigil" (Vespers), including "Blazhen Muzh" (Blessed is the Man) and "Nine Otpoushchaeshi" (Nunc Dimittis).
• P. Tchaikovsky (Russian): Excerpts from "The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom", such as "Slava otsu i Sinu" (Glory To The Father And His Son).
• Nikolai Kedrov (Russian): The famous "Otche nash" (Our Father).

The works rely primarily on the great ideological and emotional impact of sacred music and are structured along the traditional lines of the Orthodox service. This CD is a beautiful and moving showcase of a cappella polyphonic singing.

Product Features

• Choir: "Svetoslav Obretenov" Bulgarian National Choir
• Conductor: Georgi Robev
• Soloists Featured: Todor Grigorov-Teres (tenor), Stefan Vassilev (bass), Stanka Markova (soprano), Alexander Pankov (tenor), Dimiter Yanakiev (bass).
• Composers: Hristov, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Kedrov.
• Total Running Time: 59'48"
• Manufacturing: Manufactured in Germany
• Format: Compact Disc Digital Audio (DDD)

Interesting Facts

• Slavonic Orthodox Tradition: Slavonic Orthodox music is a kind of sacred music relying primarily on the great ideological and emotional impact of the sacred. Every church set out its own standards and principles for the divine service's musical setting.
• The Service Structure: The Orthodox service was the basis for the development of the music. As late as the 17th century, it was still performed with no musical accompaniment, consisting of psalms, hymns, and a cycle of prayers, all of which were one-part.
• Tchaikovsky's Sacred Music: The development of Russian music reached its climax in the field of church music through the works of Glinka, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninov. Tchaikovsky composed his The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41 (1878), structured along the conventional lines of dramatic choral composition.
• The Bulgarian Choir: The "Svetoslav Obretenov" Bulgarian National Choir is one of the premier European choirs, highly regarded for its authoritative interpretations of Eastern Orthodox music.

Bulgarian Facts (Български Факти)

• Славянската Традиция: Славянската православна музика разчита предимно на голямото идейно и емоционално въздействие на свещената музика. Всяка църква е установила свои стандарти за музикалния съпровод на богослужението.
• Изпълнители: Хорът "Светослав Обретенов" е един от водещите европейски хорове, известен с авторитетните си интерпретации на източноправославна музика.

Track Listing

SLAVONIC ORTHODOX CHANTS

DOBRI HRISTOV (1875–1941)

1. Velika ektenia (The Great Ektenia) - Soloists: Stanka Markova (soprano), Todor Grigorov-Teres (tenor), Stefan Vassilev (bass) – 3'15"
2. Tebe poem (We Sing Thee, We Hymn Thee) – 2'37"
3. Vo tsarstvii tvoem (In Thy Kingdom) - Soloist: Stanka Markova (soprano) – 2'09"
4. Cheroubikon No. 2 - Soloist: Stefan Vassilev (bass) – 6'57"

SERGEI RACHMANINOV (1873–1943) Excerpts from "Night–Long Vigil"

1. Blazhen muzh (Blessed Is The Man) – 8'20"
2. Nine otpoushchaeshi (Nunc dimittis) - Soloists: Todor Grigorov-Teres (tenor) – 6'09"
3. Bogoroditse, devo, raduisiya (Rejoice Virgin Mother Of God) – 3'38"

P. TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893) Excerpts from the Liturgy "St. John Chrysostom"

1. Shestopsalmie (Psalms 3, 37, 62, 87, 102 and 142) – 2'38"
2. Blagosloven esi Gospodi (Be Blessed, Lord) - Soloist: Todor Grigorov-Teres (tenor) – 3'15"
3. Slava otsu i Sinu (Glory To The Father And His Son) - Soloists: Alexander Pankov (tenor), Stefan Vassilev (bass), Dimiter Yanakiev (bass) – 7'19"
4. Tebe poem (We Sing To Thee) – 4'49"
5. Veruyu (Creedo) – 3'27"

NIKOLAI KEDROV (1871–1940)

1. Otche nash (Our Father) – 4'05"

Total: 59'48"

Publishers

• Record Label: Balkanton
• Catalogue Number: 050055
• Manufacture: Manufactured in Germany

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