Russian Sacred Choral Masterpieces

In the 17th century, Western influences changed the harmonic and rhythmic framework of traditional Russian melodies. Russia's first professional composer of sacred music, Dmitry Bortniansky (1751–1825), “saved Russian [church] music from being swept away before the Western wave,” as the liner notes state. Later composers, such as Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, followed Bortniansky’s methods, establishing liturgical music as a viable art form. The works of all three composers, and others, are featured on this recording. The album showcases the Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, a famous choir that has preserved the Russian liturgical tradition. The collection includes works from the Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy.

Track Listing

101	Bless the Lord, O My Soul (1) The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:26
102	Blessed Is the Man The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	03:36
103	O, Gladsome Light The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:57
104	Prokimenon: The Lord is King The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:40
105	Lord, Now Let This Thy Servant Depart The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:30
106	Sacred Lord: Trisagion The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:51
107	Praise Ye the Name The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:42
108	My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	04:08
109	O, Chosen Leader The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:42
110	From the East of the Sun to the West The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	00:49
111	Bless the Lord, O My Soul (2) The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:54
112	O, Come Let Us Worship: Trisagion The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	03:41
113	Hymn of the Cherubim The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	05:56
114	Kyrie Eleison The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:06
115	We Sing to You The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:37
116	Meet It Is in Truth The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:30
117	Our Father The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:23
118	Lord, Hear My Prayer The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	04:37
119	Many Years The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:17