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Skladatel: CHESNOKOV, Paul Grigor'yevich ((1877-1944)) |
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ID: GD114 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir Recorded at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, in 1999
This is yet another release from the series of Slavonic Orthodox Chants in Gega New's catalogue. The Male Choir of the Sveta Nedelya Cathedral in Sofia is one of the oldest Bulgarian church choirs, whose foundation (1897) and development is associated with the name of the great Bulgarian musician Nikolai Nikolaev. He is one of the founding fathers of musical life in Bulgaria, and is connected with the establishment of some of the first musical institutions in the country. Currently, the choir is directed by Kiril Popov and he has dedicated this programme to the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. The release presents chants from the All Night Vigil and the Holy Liturgy, strictly observing the order of performance in the Divine Service used in common practice nowadays. Some of the chants are original works by Petar Dinev and Dobri Hristov (Bulgaria), and by the Russian composers Alexander Grechaninov, Pavel Chesnokov, Ipolitov-Ivanov, etc. The release also includes arrangements made by different musicians throughout the years. The authentic sounding as well as the participation of priests makes this recording invaluable. The performance of the choir has achieved the characteristic emotional and psychological effect resulting from the diction and the manner of sounding. |
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ID: GD118 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir The programme is part of the series of liturgical music released by Gega New and contains performances of the Sofia Priest Choir established in 1947. The choir has been conducted by prominent Bulgarian clergymen who were masters in the details of the Orthodox singing. For this CD, dedicated to the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ, the choir's current conductor, Kiril Popov, musician, graduate of the Sofia Ecclesiastical Seminary, with a PhD Degree from the Moscow Ecclesiastical Seminary, has selected some famous psalms, as well as pieces by renowned composers of church chants. The richness of sound of the male voices, the hues of timbres and colours make a special impression in the tracks Praise the Lord from the Heavens, mode 5, by John Koukouzeles, a great historical figure in Bulgarian musical culture, and O Holy God, in which the singers show their mastership in the jubilant singing. The choir sings beautifully these complex compositions and the deeply emotional, elevated music. Cherubic Hymn, mode 5, Meet It Is, mode 5 by Ioan Ohridsky also deserve special attention. Among the other performances are In Thy Kingdom by Dobri Hristov, the remarkable author of Bulgarian religious music, as well as the masterpiece O God, Save Thy People by the Russian composer, Pavel Chesnokov. The last track in the CD is the traditional Bulgarian chant Grant, O Lord, Many Years - a message and greeting to all Christians.
Soloist:
Markov, Protodeacon S. (1, 4, 6, 12, 14, 17)
Archpriest B. Chakov (4, 8, 10)
Archpriest I. Mihov (1, 6)
Archpriest M. Minchev (5)
Archpriest A. Naidenov (6)
Interprets: Chakov B., Mihov I., Minchev M., Naidenov A., Popov, Sofia Priest Choir
Recorded in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral June 1997/ Balance G. Nedyalkov, editing I. Litov |
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ID: GD201 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir The CD furthers the development of one of the main repertoire trends in the production of Gega New, liturgical music performed by Bulgarian singers and ensembles. At the same time, this is the company's third release of the world-famous Bulgarian opera singer Nicola Ghiuselev. The interpretation of East-Orthodox chants is a sphere which no other Bulgarian singer has dared to approach after the death of Boris Christoff, the great bass. Ghiuselev's success is all the more significant, if we take into consideration the fact that alongside his attitude and musical skills he also demonstrates a deep penetration into the musical and poetic text of the chants. By achieving the sound specific for the genre and giving up the bel canto vocal characteristics Ghiuselev raises up his prayers and glorifies God with all the appropriate reservedness and beauty of the musical line. All chants are by Bulgarian and Russian composers, known for both their church and secular music. Melodic and beautifully harmonized, they render the atmosphere of pious and peaceful resignation. Ghiuselev's bass is in perfect harmony with the resounding sonority of the Sofia Orthodox Choir.
Chesnokov: The Mystical Sacrifice; God with Us; Deliver, o God Thy People
Dinev Peter: The Judicious Villain
Grechaninov: Litani of Fervet Supplication; The Creed
Hristov: Praise Ye The Name of The Lord
Lyubimov: Blessed is The Man
Nikolaev-Stroumsky: Great Doxology
Strokine: Now Lettest Thou Depart
Zinoviev: We Hymn Thee, We Bless Thee
Interprets: Ghiuselev, Popsavov, Sofia Orthodox Choir
(1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 - arranged by M. Popsavov)
Ghiuselev, Nicola - bass
Sofia Orthodox Choir
Popsavov, Miroslav - artistic director and conductor
Recording: November 1996, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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ID: GD292 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir It begins with John Koukouzeles and 18th and 19th century anonymous works, goes on to Dobri Hristov, Petar Dinev, the Russian composers P. I. Tchaikovsky, D. Noskov, K. Shvedov, S. Rachmaninov, P. Chesnokov and then features works by contemporary Bulgarian composers of the second half of the 20th century: Ivan Spassov, Alexander Tanev , and Alexander Tekeliev . The release is thus like an anthology of the various styles of East-Orthodox church music and the booklet includes the respective texts of the chants. |
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ID: GD296 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir A young Bulgarian bass singer has been recently having spectacular success at the biggest opera stages throughout the world. Critics compare him to Samuel Ramey and other opera singers, but they always stress on the slight Slavonic edge to his voice. Orlin Anasatssov is only 26 years old but the list of roles he has sung is amazing: Ramphis in Aida, Filippo II in Don Carlos, Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Ferrando in Il Trovatore, the bass parts in Somnambula and Norma, La Boheme, Rigoletto, Puritani, Ernani, Macbeth, Attila, Simoe Boccanegra, Faust, etc. - all of them difficult roles, sung by only a few opera singers. He has participated at Covent Garden in London, the Paris Grand Opera, La Scala in Milan, Teatro Liceu in Barcelona, Dusseldorf, Arena di Verona, Teatro Real in Madrid, Rome, Karlsruhe, Toulouse, Amsterdam, Washington, Trieste, Palma de Mallorca, Puerto Rico, Lima in Peru, Palermo … It is impossible to mention all opera theatres and towns which he has visited as guest singer. Among the conductors he has worked with are the names of Sir Colin Davis, Georges Pretre, Mark Elder, Daniel Oren, Riccardo Chailly. Along with opera singing, Orlin Anastassov is also attracted to singing Orthodox chants and just as the great singer Boris Christoff, he also indulges in studying church music. This programme is a result of this. The booklet of the CD includes the texts to the chants in three languages: Church-Slavonic, Bulgarian, and English.
Neofit, Metropolitan of Rousse writes in the CD booklet: "Orlin is a new and precious pearl of Bulgarian opera art, a cause of praise for the town of Rousse and Bulgaria. With admiration and indebtedness he dedicates his present work to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the unforgettable Boris Christoff. And with his youthful zeal for the boundless heights of art he recalls to us the flight of the eagle…".
THE SEVEN SAINTS CHOIRSnezhana Grigorova - choirmaster |
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ID: IMLCD047 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir |
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ID: IMLCD052 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: Vánoční hudbaPodkolekce: Choir A Collection of 20 Christmas Chants |
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ID: IMLCD075 Disk: 1 Type: CD |
Kolekce: InstrumentalPodkolekce: Horn Art director Sergey Peschansky |
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