The allnight vigil is an a cappella choral composition by sergei rachmaninoff, his op. Sergey rachmaninov rachmaninoff composed the allnight vigil in less than two weeks in january and february 1915. So his all night vigil was inventive, a refreshing take on the text. The rachmaninov vespers 1993 recording nikolai korniev, st.
The vigil is a traditional russian orthodox service celebrated before major feast days or on saturday evenings. Please consider purchasing a learning cd cyberbass learning cds. Rachmaninov vespers programme notes the cantate choir. Rachmaninovs allnight vigil vespers is also one of the loveliest. Sergey rachmaninov 18731943 the choral art of alexander sveshnikov all night vigil vespers, op.
Allnight vigil, opus 37 sergei vasilyevich rachmaninov 18731943 prelude. To thee, the victorious leader of triumphant hosts, we thy servants, delivered from evil, offer hymns of thanksgiving, o theotokos. Catherine wynrogers, adam tunnicliffe, vasari singersbackhouse. Dec 29, 2014 the musical score for rachmaninoffs allnight vigil vespers is published by musica russica. Rachmaninoff wrote the allnight vigil in two short weeks in early 1915. Written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral music composition. His all night vigil, to give it its official title, was composed and premiered in 1915. On the one hand, he did graduate from the famed moscow synodal school, whose choir premiered the allnight vigil in 1915, when sveshnikov 18901980 was 25 years old.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Baltic voices 1 estonian philharmonic chamber choir. This new disc from the peter broadbent and the joyful company of singers presents rachmaninov s all night vigil vespers op. What is the best recording of rachmaninovs all night vigil.
One may agree or disagree with sveshnikovs interpretation of rachmaninoffs masterpiece and the degree to which it is definitive. 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. Consisting of 15 short movements 6 vespers and 9 matins drawn from the russian orthodox liturgy, it is moving in its intense inwardness and fuses fusion musical sources that include various russian chant styles and traditional folk music. Petersburg chamber choir on allmusic 1994 while there are plenty of contestants these days. Tenebrae performing blazhen muzh from rachmaninovs allnight vigil, directed by nigel short. The all night vigil is perhaps notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. Against a gently rocking background, the tenor solo sings a kiev chant. Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem samomu khristu tsarevi i bogu nashemu. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers 1. The rachmaninov vigil in context may 21, 2018 benedict sheehan t he following is a program note for an upcoming concert i will be conducting with the chamber choir of st. Rachmaninoff uses the choir almost like an orchestra, with incredible color and precision. The london symphony chorus skilfully executed the technically difficult composition. Rachmaninov vespers christopher bell and the grant park chorus head out to the neighborhoods with an a cappella concert of rachmaninovs vespers, as part of mayor emanuels night out in the parks program.
Lso0781 rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers albums lso. March 10, 2015 our new album, rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, with the kansas city chorale, was released march 10, 2015, the 100year anniversary of this prestigious works premiere. Rachmaninov s allnight vigil is made up of 15 movements which form an allnight vigil service, celebrating the dawn of a new day. The choir pairs the work with rachmaninov s early o mother of god vigilantly praying.
Rachmaninovs liturgy of st john chrysostom ode 11515 and the allnight vigil are two supreme examples of choral writing in the russian orthodox tradition, featuring music of. John chrysostom by a composer who had stopped attending church services. Listen to anton belov recite the church slavonic text from rachmaninoffs famous setting of the allnight vigil. 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. It and kolokola 19, a setting of a russian translation of edgar allen poes poem the bells, were his favorite choral compositions. The breathtaking reading builds on a serene affirmation of religious faith, adding an array of timbral and harmonic effects and virtuosic techniques. Buy rachmaninov vespers and complete allnight vigil by estonian philharmonic chamber choir, rachmaninov, paul hillier from amazons classical music. Rachmaninoff vespers text and translations the singers mca. Vocal scores for rachmaninov all night vigil the all night vigil also known, more commonly in englishspeaking countries, as the vespers is notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. This new release of rachmaninovs allnight vigil follows several acclaimed releases from the latvian radio choir under its artistic director and principal conductor sigvards kava. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers. At the end of the movement the basses descend step by.
Rachmaninovs refreshing all night vigil written around the time of world war one, sergei rachmaninovs all night vigil is an extraordinary choral. A few years after the premiere, however, rachmaninov had to leave russia. For a start, the overall timing is substantially shorter some minutes, although this nimbus disc does offer a bonus track, o mother of god of 1893 which, like the all night vigil, provides a mighty challenge to any a cappella. Tom huizenga, npr music in 1915, just two years before the russian revolution, sergei rachmaninov wrote the breathtaking allnight vigil, a highwater mark for russian orthodox choral music. Jul 08, 2016 rachmaninovs allnight vigil is made up of 15 movements which form an allnight vigil service, celebrating the dawn of a new day. Blazhen muzh from allnight vigil rachmaninov tenebrae.
Hear a poetic then slow recitation of the first movement. Our entire life must be inspired by the vision of heavenly glory, and this contemplation is the essence of orthodoxy. Aug, 2017 the latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. Ode 12065 by latvian radio choir, sergei rachmaninov, sigvards kava from amazons classical music store. Rachmaninoffs all night vigil is made up of texts taken from the russian orthodox all night vigil ceremony. 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. Our new album, rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, with the kansas city chorale, was released march 10, 2015, the 100year anniversary of this prestigious works premiere. Rachmaninov, s allnight vigil, vespers latvian radio. Rachmaninoff composed the all night vigil in less than two weeks in january and february 1915. The latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. Sergei rachmaninoffs allnight vigil, opus 37, stands as the crowning achievement of the golden age of russian orthodox sacred choral music.
Rachmaninoffs allnight vigil san francisco choral society. The latvians soar, shine and spin diaphanous fabrics of sound, as lovely as rays of light through stained glass, all the while instilling the words with genuine emotion. Sergey rachmaninov 18731943 the choral art of alexander sveshnikov allnight vigil vespers, op. Dec 23, 2017 sergey rachmaninov rachmaninoff composed the allnight vigil in less than two weeks in january and february 1915. Rachmaninoffs all night vigil is made up of texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil ceremony. Rachmaninov allnight vigil vespers rachmaninovs all night vigil vsenoshchnoe bdenie is generally known in englishspeaking countries as the vespers, but this translation is incorrect. 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. 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. Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem khristu tsarevi nashemu bogu. Rachmaninoffs all night vigil the work, also known as vespers,will be performed three times this week by combined choirs of the salt lake choral artists and university of utah under the direction of brady allred.
The origen vocal ensemble, conducted by clau scherrer, performs the all night vigil in the julierturm on the julierpass 2284 m. Rachmaninoffs vespers powerfully moving choral masterpieces. The musical score for rachmaninoffs allnight vigil vespers is published by musica russica. Since thou dost possess invincible might, set us free from all calamities, so that we may cry to thee. What is it about rachmaninovs vespers or the allnight vigil that makes it such. Its all on display in all night vigil, an hourlong, a cappella set of russian orthodox church music that is at once joyous and meditative, rapturous and wistful. Rachmaninov s all night vigil also known as the vespers is one of his most remarkable works. Lorna perry alto, andrew shepstone tenor, joyful company of singerspeter broadbent. Any mention of sergei rachmaninov and thoughts tend to turn either to his. Its all on display in allnight vigil, an hourlong, a cappella set of russian orthodox church music that is at once joyous and meditative, rapturous and wistful. His allnight vigil, to give it its official title, was composed and premiered in 1915. Petersburg chamber choir from amazons classical music store. The following is a program note for an upcoming concert i will be conducting with the chamber choir of st.
Vocal scores for rachmaninov allnight vigil the allnight vigil also known, more commonly in englishspeaking countries, as the vespers is notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. And here, listen for the rich, symphonic layering he gets with groups of voices shining like rays of light through stained glass. Sergei rachmaninoff, matthew best, corydon singers rachmaninov. Tenor todd miller and mezzosoprano stina eberhardt are soloists. The allnight vigil is perhaps notable as one of two liturgical settings the other being the liturgy of st. 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.
Katie melua releases ukrainian carol the little swallow from her. The mso chorus has a long relationship with this piece, what keeps drawing you and the singers back to this music. Russian sacred music other than rachmaninovs vigil and a smattering of miniatures by composers of the previous generation, russian music occupies a neglected niche in the repertoire of modern american choirs. Perhaps the most famous and certainly the most extraordinary of the vigil movements is this setting of the song of simeon luke 2. T he eastern orthodox vigil is the equivalent of western christianitys matins and. Rachmaninoffs all night vigil is made up of texts taken from. Sergei rachmaninovs sacred choral music has become some of the best known from amongst the extensive repertoire composed in russia before its untimely curtailing with the advent of the revolution in 1917. 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. Writing in 1915 of rachmaninovs newlycomposed allnight vigil, the preeminent church composer alexander kastalsky effused that. Rachmaninov allnight vigil melodiya melcd10065 rmo. He asks singers, without any kind of orchestra to back them up, to divide, merge, precisely control their volumes, and create complex and ethereal harmonies, full of poignant richness. Rachmaninovs allnight vigil is made up of 15 movements which form an allnight vigil service, celebrating the dawn of a new day.
Largo al factotum gioachino rossini download largo al factotum on itunes. The work begins with a fourfold call to prayer, in six and then eight parts. For a start, the overall timing is substantially shorter some minutes, although this nimbus disc does offer a bonus track, o mother of god of 1893 which, like the allnight vigil, provides a mighty challenge to any a cappella. However the usage of the title vespers is wellestablished, and is not likely to be superseded any more. Pugsley director gloriae dei cantores releases allnight vigil, op. We will be doing our server maintenance on saturday, october 26, 2019 from 14. It may seem hard to believe, but sergey rachmaninov s 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. Bogorodyitse dyevo is the fifth movment of rachmaninoff s famous fifteenmovement all night vigil, or vespers op.
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