Immerse yourself in the ethereal and profound world of sacred choral music with "Ikon, Vol. 1: Sacred Choral Music from Russia & Eastern Europe" by The Holst Singers. Released on May 1, 1997, this captivating album is a testament to the exquisite blend of choral mastery and minimalist composition, spanning a rich tapestry of religious and cultural heritage.
The Holst Singers, renowned for their impeccable vocal precision and emotive depth, present a collection of sacred choruses and liturgical works that are both spiritually uplifting and artistically compelling. The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the hauntingly beautiful "3 Choruses from Tsar Feodor Ioannovich" and the serene "Pesni Bezvremenya" (Songs of Troubled Times). These compositions, rooted in the rich traditions of Russian and Eastern European choral music, offer a glimpse into the sacred and the sublime.
Highlights include the moving "Liturgy of St John Chrysostom," with its powerful "Kheruvimskaya pesnya" (The Cherubic Hymn) and the solemn "Otche nash" (Our Father). The album also showcases the ethereal "Magnificat" and the contemplative "Totus tuis," demonstrating the Holst Singers' ability to convey deep spiritual resonance through their music.
With a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a journey through the sacred and the serene, offering a moment of reflection and reverence. Recorded under the Hyperion label, "Ikon, Vol. 1" is a must-listen for enthusiasts of choral music and those seeking a deeper connection with the sacred traditions of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Tracks
3 Choruses from Tsar Feodor Ioannovich: I. Molitva "Prayer"Georgy Sviridov, James Bowman, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
3 Choruses from Tsar Feodor Ioannovich: II. Liubov sviataya "Sacred Love"Georgy Sviridov, Sarah Blood, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
3 Choruses from Tsar Feodor Ioannovich: III. Pokayannïy stih "A Verse of Repentance"Georgy Sviridov, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
Pesni Bezvremenya "Songs of Troubled Times": I. Osen' "Autumn"Georgy Sviridov, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Pesni Bezvremenya "Songs of Troubled Times": II. Yasnïye polia "Bright Fields"Georgy Sviridov, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Pesni Bezvremenya "Songs of Troubled Times": III. Vesna i koldun "Spring and the Sorcerer"Georgy Sviridov, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Pesni Bezvremenya "Songs of Troubled Times": IV. Ikona "The Ikon"Georgy Sviridov, James Bowman, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Liturgy No. 2, Op. 29: Kheruvimskaya pesnya "The Cherubic Hymn"Alexander Gretchaninov, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
Svete tihiy "Radiant Light"Victor Kalinnikov, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op. 41: X. Tebe poem "We Praise You"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No. 2, Op. 29: VIII. Veruyu "The Creed"Alexander Gretchaninov, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers, James Bowman
Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op. 41: VI. Kheruvimskaya pesnya "The Cherubic Hymn"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
Liturgy of St John Chrysostom No. 2, Op. 29: XI. Otche nash "Our Father"Alexander Gretchaninov, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
9 Sacred Choruses, TH 78: VII. Blazheni, yazhe izbral "Blessed Are They, Whom Thou Hast Chosen"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
Magnificat (1989)Arvo Pärt, Rebecca Hickey, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
Totus tuus, Op. 60Henryk Górecki, The Holst Singers, Stephen Layton
Immortal Bach (After Komm, süsser Tod!, BWV 467)Knut Nystedt, Stephen Layton, The Holst Singers
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