Marys cathedral memphis, tennessee sunday, february 15, 1998, tony garner, conductor. We are singing the following movements only this is the sheet music you have. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers. Rachmaninoff wrote the allnight vigil in two short weeks in early 1915. Rachmaninoff s work is a culmination of the preceding two decades of interest in russian sacred music, as initiated by tchaikovskys setting of the all night vigil. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work. First, of course, the choir is russian, which means that theyve got the right tone, the right technique, the right. Rachmaninoff all night vigil downtown voices stephen. Jul 12, 2006 rachmaninovs refreshing all night vigil written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral music composition. Rachmaninoff vespers text and translations the singers mca. Allnight vigil, an album by sergei rachmaninoff, risto joost, mdr leipzig radio chorus on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In 1915, just two years before the russian revolution, sergei rachmaninov wrote the breathtaking allnight vigil, a highwater mark for russian orthodox choral music. The musical score for rachmaninoffs allnight vigil vespers is published by musica russica.
All night vigil should consist of an description of the religious ceremony, which can link to musical settings of which rachmaninoff s is by far the most famous. You have the option to either buy the physical cd, or download the full. Charles bruffys two grammy awardwinning choirs join forces for the first time since 2009 to sing the pinnacle of russian sacred music, sergei rachmaninoff s all night vigil. Mar 03, 2017 listen to your favorite songs from rachmaninoff. Rachmaninovs allnight vigil is a reflective and profoundly moving work, motivated by his deep religious faith. This season we are singing rachmaninoff all night vigil.
The rachmaninov vespers 1993 recording nikolai korniev, st. The grammyawardwinning conductor charles bruffy brings together his two professional choirs, the kansas city chorale and phoenix chorale, for this recording of serge rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, a work that stands as the crowning achievement of the golden age of russian orthodox sacred choral music. Sergei rachmaninoff all night vigil movement 5 youtube. When you go to the page, heres how to play what you need. The work begins with a fourfold call to prayer, in six and then eight parts. I had previously regarded rachmaninoff primarily as the composer of piano concertos, symphonies and secular choral works such as the bells, but came across the allnight vigil when it was performed in the royal naval college chapel, greenwich, last year. It was also one of the composers favorite compositions, and the fifth movement was sung at. Suite from allnight vigil vespers by rachmaninoffarr. Charles bruffys two grammy awardwinning choirs join forces for the first time since 2009 to sing the pinnacle of russian sacred music, sergei rachmaninoffs allnight vigil. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Tenebrae performing blazhen muzh from rachmaninovs allnight vigil, directed by nigel short. Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem samomu khristu tsarevi i bogu nashemu. Please consider purchasing a learning cd cyberbass learning cds. But the final product lacks the passion, bravado and warmth that individual. The best of sergei vasilievich rachmaninoff 1 april o. After recording three discs together of baltic voices that is, choral music by baltic composers it was inevitable that paul hillier and the estonian philharmonic chamber choir would record the rachmaninovs all night vigil, his a cappella setting of vespers and matins from the russian orthodox liturgy. Tenebraes recording of rachmaninoff vespers was made live at the north wales. Under his direction the music is always cool, detached, and tightly constructed, clean and crisp to an anglican fault. It may seem hard to believe, but sergey rachmaninovs allnight vigil, also known inaccurately as the vespers it is an a cappella setting of several texts from the russian orthodox allnight vigil, a ceremonial event combining not only the vespers but other canonical hours, was not recorded until 1965, half a century after its composition. What is really moving is the beautifully exquisite harmonies rachmaninoff drapes around the chant melodies. This period, which began in the 1880s and lasted until the communist takeover in 1917, was a time when dozens of russian composers, from such prominent figures as tchaikovsky and rimskykorsakov. What is it about rachmaninovs vespers or the allnight vigil that makes it such a haunting cornerstone of the choral repertoire. After recording three discs together of baltic voices that is, choral music by baltic composers it was inevitable that paul hillier and the estonian philharmonic chamber choir would record the rachmaninovs allnight vigil, his a cappella setting of vespers and matins from the russian orthodox liturgy.
Artist the ussr ministry of culture chamber choir, valeri polyansky. It is one of my favorite pieces of music, and i must own a dozen renditions of it and even a score that i follow from time to time. World renowned conductor paul hillier leads the estonian philharmonic chamber choir through rachmaninovs magnificent allnight vigil, often regarded as the capstone of orthodox church music. Written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral music composition. His allnight vigil, to give it its official title, was composed and premiered in 1915. It may seem hard to believe, but sergey rachmaninovs all night vigil, also known inaccurately as the vespers it is an a cappella setting of several texts from the russian orthodox all night vigil, a ceremonial event combining not only the vespers but other canonical hours, was not recorded until 1965, half a century after its composition.
Rachmaninoffs vespersall night vigil is a powerful and soothing musical offering that reflects a feeling of hope in the midst of sorrow, as well as, a sense of power, glory and peace of god, that is part and parcel of the christian ideal and the russian orthodox variety of christian worship. Please use the learning part files available on see direct link below. Choral masterworks from russia and beyond duration. Vespers all night vigil, an album by sergei rachmaninoff, st. The vigil is a traditional russian orthodox service celebrated before major feast days or on saturday evenings. His all night vigil, to give it its official title, was composed and premiered in 1915.
The first world war had begun the previous year, russia was committed to securing the eastern front on behalf of the allies, and internally the country was still in a mess as a result of the russian revolution. The composer also used russian folk song techniques for the singers, to give the all night vigil a completely russian choral sound. Petersburg chamber choir, nikolai korniev on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Rachmaninoffs allnight vigil with the kansas city chorale. Rachmaninoff, though not a regular church attender, was a pious orthodox christian. It and kolokola 19, a setting of a russian translation of edgar allen poes poem the bells, were his favorite choral compositions.
Sergei rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, opus 37, stands as the crowning achievement of the golden age of russian orthodox sacred choral music. Rachmaninoff s vespers all night vigil is a powerful and soothing musical offering that reflects a feeling of hope in the midst of sorrow, as well as, a sense of power, glory and peace of god, that is part and parcel of the christian ideal and the russian orthodox variety of christian worship. The all night vigil or vespers is a setting of music for a night long service on the eves of russian orthodox holy days, and became one of rachmaninoff s favorite compositions. Glorious rachmaninoff january 8, 2016 by william s. Since thou dost possess invincible might, set us free from all calamities, so that we may cry to thee. While there are plenty of contestants these days for the top spot in the whos got the best recording of rachmaninov vespers. The grammyawardwinning conductor charles bruffy brings together his two professional choirs, the kansas city chorale and phoenix chorale, for this recording of serge rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, a work that stands as the crowning achievement of the golden age. Rachmaninoffs vespers powerfully moving choral masterpieces. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers 1.
Excerpt from rachmaninoffs all night vigil performed at the 50th season celebration concert on september 22, 20. For comparison, vespers does not consist solely of discussion of vespro della beata vergine 1610 monteverdi and mass liturgy and mass music describe more than just the mass in. The allnight vigil is an a cappella choral composition by sergei rachmaninoff, his op. Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem khristu tsarevi nashemu bogu. Critics praised the work as rachmaninoffs finest achievement and the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. To thee, the victorious leader of triumphant hosts, we thy servants, delivered from evil, offer hymns of thanksgiving, o theotokos. Sergej rachmaninov vespers allnight vigil, for alto. It consists of settings of texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil ceremony this work, like sergei rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, has been referred to. Allnight vigil should consist of an description of the religious ceremony, which can link to musical settings of which rachmaninoffs is by far the most famous.
Ill say right up front that this is the best cd of rachmaninoffs all night vigil available its often called vespers in the englishspeaking world. When the phoenix chorale and kansas city chorale sing side by side, they create a truly sublime soundthis is one musical experience that is not to be missed. Allnight vigil 2015 grammy award winner for best choral performance 2015 grammy award nomination for best engineered album, classical. Priidite, poklonimsya youtube lo, how a rose christmas with st.
Allnight vigil latvian radio choir, conducted by sigvards klava. Rachmaninoffs all night vigil is made up of texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil ceremony. This work is considered the crowning achievement of the golden age of russian orthodox sacred choral music. Allnight vigil by latvijas radio koris on amazon music. Easter is upon us in the west, but the russian easter falls especially late this year. Ill say right up front that this is the best cd of rachmaninoff s all night vigil available its often called vespers in the englishspeaking world. Rachmaninovs refreshing all night vigil written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral music composition.
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