Russian Sacred Choral Masterpieces

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris

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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	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:26
102	Blessed Is the Man	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	3:36
103	O, Gladsome Light	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:57
104	Prokimenon: The Lord is King	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:40
105	Lord, Now Let This Thy Servant Depart	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:30
106	Sacred Lord: Trisagion	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:51
107	Praise Ye the Name	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:42
108	My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	4:08
109	O, Chosen Leader	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:42
110	From the East of the Sun to the West	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	0:49
111	Bless the Lord, O My Soul	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:54
112	O, Come Let Us Worship: Trisagion	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	3:41
113	Hymn of the Cherubim	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	5:56
114	Kyrie Eleison	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:06
115	We Sing to You	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:37
116	Meet It Is in Truth	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	1:30
117	Our Father	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:23
118	Lord, Hear My Prayer	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	4:37
119	Many Years	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris	2:17