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