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Russian Sacred Choral Masterpieces

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky
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

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