Credits:

Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943)

Description:

The magic of the voice. I had no idea that a cappella chorus could move my heart so much. Rachmaninoff has an image of brilliant piano pieces and sweet orchestral music, but he has left behind a moving masterpiece of more than 50 minutes for a cappella chorus alone in the world. Some of Rachmaninoff's melodies are based on quotations from chants, so there is nothing incongruous about creating a real chant. Hillier and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir have done a wonderful job of recreating this extremely difficult work. The clear, deep, and beautiful voice is completely intoxicating, making for 50 minutes of blissful listening. *Previously released on HMU907384, HMU807384 (SACD Hybrid), and HMU807504 (SACD Hybrid) (all out of print), this re-release is the CD version only. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: I. Come, Let Us Worship
2.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: II. Praise the Lord, O My Soul
3.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: III. Blessed Is the Man
4.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: IV. O Gentle Light
5.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: V. Lord, Now Lettest Thou
6.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Bogoroditse Devo (Rejoice, O Virgin)
7.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VII. the Six Psalms
8.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VIII. Praise the Name of the Lord
9.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: IX. Blessed Art Thou, O Lord
10.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: X. Having Beheld the Resurrection
11.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: XI. My Soul Magnifies the Lord
12.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: XII. the Great Doxology
13.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: XIII. Today Salvation Is Come (Troparion)
14.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: XIV. Thou Didst Rise from the Tomb (Troparion)
15.Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: XV. O Queen Victorious