Description

Литургия - P. Tchaikovsky: Liturgy, Op. 41, Choral Works - The USSR Ministry of Culture, Chamber Choir, Conductor: Valeri Polyansky / Литургия Соч. 41, Избранные Хоры / Мелодия 2x LP, Stereo 1990

А10 00637 005

Product Details:

Label: Мелодия – А10 00637 005
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: USSR
Released: 1990
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Choral

Overview

This double LP album by Мелодия features Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41, a masterpiece of sacred choral music performed a cappella by the State Chamber Choir of the USSR Ministry of Culture under the baton of Valeri Polyansky. A profound reflection of Russian Orthodox liturgical traditions, this work captures the spiritual essence of the Romantic era. Complementing the liturgy, the album includes a selection of Tchaikovsky's Choral Works, highlighting the depth of his contribution to vocal music. The nuanced performance by the choir brings out the beauty and emotion in every note, making this release a treasure for classical and choral music enthusiasts.

Track Listing

Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for Mixed Choir A Cappella, Op. 41

Side A

Господи Помилуй (Lord, Have Mercy) – 25:20
Слава Отцу И Сыну И Святому Духу (Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit)
Приидите, Поклонимся (Come, Let Us Worship)
Аллилуйя (Alleluia)
Слава Тебе (Glory to You)
Херувимская (Cherubic Hymn)
Господи Помилуй (Lord, Have Mercy)

Side B

Верую (I Believe) – 28:27
Милость Мира (The Mercy of Peace)
Тебе Поем (We Sing to You)
Достойно Есть (It Is Truly Meet)
Аминь. И Со Духом Твоим (Amen. And With Your Spirit)
Отче Наш (Our Father)
Хвалите Господа С Небес (Praise the Lord from the Heavens)
Благословен Грядый Во Имя Господне (Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord)

Choral Works

Side C

На Сон Грядущий (Before Sleep) – 5:35
- Lyrics by Н. Огарев
Не Кукушечка Во Сыром Бору (The Cuckoo in the Dark Forest) – 4:12
- Lyrics by Н. Цыганов
Соловушко (The Nightingale) – 4:16
- Lyrics by П. Чайковский
Достойно Есть (It Is Truly Meet) – 3:25
Херувимская Песнь (Cherubic Hymn) – 6:35

Side D

Легенда (Legend) – 3:00
- Lyrics by А. Плещеев
Без Поры Да Без Времени (Out of Time) – 4:24
- Lyrics by Н. Цыганов
Ночевала Тучка Золотая (The Golden Cloud Slept) – 2:22
- Lyrics by М. Лермонтов
Блажении Кже Избрал (Blessed Are They) – 6:06
На Сон Грядущий (Before Sleep) – 7:07
- Lyrics by Н. Огарев

Key Credits

Composed By: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Valeri Polyansky
Choir: State Chamber Choir of the USSR Ministry of Culture
Orchestra (Track D5): State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR Ministry of Culture
Tenor Vocals (Track C3): Yuri Bogdanov
Engineers: I. Veprintsev, E. Buneeva
Editor: L. Abelyan