Celestial Litanies-The Ultimate Journey To Mystical Russian Soundscapes

1. Ode of the Nativity (Greek)
Composed by Anonymous
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

2. Christ is Risen (Greek)
Composed by Anonymous
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

3. Kontakion
Composed by Anonymous
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

4. Hymn to St. Euphrosyne
Composed by Theodore the Studite
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

5. Hymn for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Composed by Theophane
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

6. Sacred Song to Basil the Great, stikhra
Composed by Orthodox Chant
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

7. Greatness of the Episcopate
Composed by Joannes Koukouzeleis
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

8. We Bow Before Your Cross
Composed by Isaiah the Serb
with Moscow Madrigal Ensemble

9. Stikhira No 1 in Honor of Peter
Composed by Ivan the Terrible
with E. Chepirov , P. Deryugin , S. Sermyagin , I. Voronov

10. O Only Son
Composed by Russian Orthodox Chant

11. O King of Heaven (Processional Song)
Composed by Russian Orthodox Chant

12. Sacred Concertos (35) for chorus No 15, Come, Sing, People of God
Composed by Dimitry Stepanovich Bortnyansky

13. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, for chorus, Op. 41 O, Come, Let Us Worship
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

14. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, for chorus, Op. 41 Hymn of the Cherubim
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

15. I think of the Dreadful Day, concerto for Chorus
Composed by Alexander Andreyevich Arkhangel'sky

16. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op 42 Grand Litany
Composed by Pavel Grigor'yevich Chesnokov

17. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, for chorus, Op. 31 Grand Litany of Supplication
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov

18. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, for chorus, Op. 31 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov

19. Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, for chorus, Op. 31 Glory be to the Father
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov

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Average customer rating: Good music Transandental epic masterpiece! Mystical Russian Soundscapes? If you love Russian Orthodox music/Sacred Musicýbuy this CD!

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Tracks:

1. Ode Of The Nativity - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
2. 'Christ Is Risen' - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
3. Kontakion - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
4. Hymn To St. Euphrosyne - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
5. Hymn For The Exaltation Of The Holy Cross - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
6. (Sacred Song) To Basil The Great - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
7. Greatness Of The Episcopate - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
8. 'We Bow Before Your Cross' - Madrigal Ens Of Moscow/Oleg Yanchenko
9. Stikhira in Honor Of Peter, Leader Of Moscow And All The Russias - I. Voronov/S. Sermyagin/P. Deryugin/E. Chepirov
10. 'O Only Son' - Men's Chor Of The Patriarchate Of Moscow
11. 'O King Of Heaven' - Men's Chor Of The Patriarchate Of Moscow
12. Con No.15, Op.41: 'Come, Sing, People Of God' - Chm Chor Of The Ministry Of Culture Of The USSR/Valeri Polyansky
13. 'O Come, Let Us Worship' - Chm Chor Of The Ministry Of Culture Of The USSR/Valeri Polyansky
14. Hymn Of The Cherubim - Chm Chor Of The Ministry Of Culture Of The USSR/Valeri Polyansky
15. Con: 'I Think Of The Dreadful Day' - Chm Chor Of The Institute Of Art Of Voronej
16. Grand Litany, Op.31 - Chm Chor Of The Institute Of Art Of Voronej
17. Grand Litany Of Supplication - Chm Chor Of Moscow/Vladimir Minin
18. 'Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord' - Chm Chor Of Moscow/Vladimir Minin
19. 'Glory Be To The Father' - Chm Chor Of Moscow/Vladimir Minin

Customer Reviews:

Good music.......2004-09-08

Although I myself am not very religious, I do have an interest for Russian Chant. Endowed in mysticism, Russian chant has the ability to express both love and sorrow at the same time. The music is indeed very powerful and beautiful. Speaking as a composer as well, I must say that I am compelled to take a greater interest in incorporating some of this chant in some of my own music. I give it 4/5 stars - you cant go wrong with it.

Replying to the previous commentator... That isnt very nice. I am sure that there were many Atheists that lived in the USSR at the time who were very decent human beings. I dont think that the cruel acts of Stalin and other Soviet dictators should automatically define all Atheists as "Totilitarian Atheist Commnunist Animals". Besides Atheists aren't the only ones who committed atrocities, parallels can be drawn to Christianity as well. In the end, it is humanity that is forever at fault and not religion and disbelief.

Again, good album.

Transandental epic masterpiece!.......2002-07-23

Before the totalitarian atheistic communist animals wretched forth their unholy barbarism upon the fertile soils of Mother Russia, the Christian church blossemed forth in that great country - and survives still, in defiant triumph of good over evil!!!

Choral music is unique in that only the human voice is used, both for tonations, and for singing lyrics - no other musical instruments are used. The effect is dramatic and appeals directly to the soul.

This music comes from the rich and earthy hearts of those who have known great sorrow, and yet have hope; from those who are embroiled in epic struggle, and yet have faith; from those who have been afflicted by hatred, and yet are filled with love.

Solem homaging of all that is Holy, brought humbly, respectfully, and joyfully to earthly form - a comparatively dim but inspiring suggestion of what Heaven's choir must be like:

1 Cor 2:9
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
KJV

These masterful works are a treasure for all mankind!

Mystical Russian Soundscapes?.......2000-01-19

An odd title if you're not buying it for meditation purposes. Anyway, this CD covers an expansive amount of reportoire. The rarely heard Madrigal Ensemble of Moscow is represented by the first 8 tracks, which consist of extremely rare music you probably won't find in too many other places. Finally the listener is suddenly transported from early Russian unison chant (No. 11) to a full Bortniansky concerto (No. 12). The rest of the selections are all polyphonic, although I'd argue that they are not "Russia's finest choirs." I'd recommend this CD up to track 12.

If you love Russian Orthodox music/Sacred Musicýbuy this CD!.......1999-10-28

What a "secret gem" of a CD!

Hauntingly beautiful; deep with feeling, this music is truly of Heaven. A phenomenal *meditation tool* or simply music to *deeply relax* and just listen to. Also, for the uninitiated, this CD is a valid introduction to both Orthodox Christian Sacred Music, and Orthodox Russian Spirituality in particular. It's well worth noting that music such as this can quite literally change your life -- in surprisingly profound, and meaningful ways; I know many whom it has.

Track Listings:

1. Charpentier: Canticum Ad Beatum Virginem
2. Chopin Nocturnes & Mazurkas
3. Christmas Tapestry
4. Classics for the Occasion: Stargazing
5. Con Hp/Con Cl/Rituals Images
6. Concerto, Opus 5
7. Contemporary Piano Concerti
8. Debussy: Études
9. Eleanor Steber: In Memoriam
10. Electric Music

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