Description
Rachmaninov - All-Night Vigil / LATVIAN RADIO CHOIR, SIGVARDS KLAVA / Audio CD
UPC 0761195120651
Product Details:
- Release Year: 2012
- Label: Ondine
- Format: SACD Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Classical
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Duration: 62:31
Overview:
Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil, also known as Vespers, is a monumental work of Russian Orthodox choral music, and this performance by the Latvian Radio Choir conducted by Sigvards Kļava presents it with breathtaking clarity and depth. The choir's rich sound is captured in stunning SACD surround and stereo formats, offering an immersive listening experience.
The All-Night Vigil consists of 15 movements, including famous hymns such as "Come, Let Us Worship" and "My Soul Magnifies The Lord," showcasing Rachmaninov’s mastery of choral writing. The Latvian Radio Choir’s expressive interpretation, coupled with Sigvards Kļava’s expert direction, brings the sacred music to life in a way that reflects its profound spiritual and emotional depth.
This recording is a must-have for lovers of choral music, offering not only the powerful beauty of Rachmaninov's composition but also an outstanding performance, recorded with the highest sound quality available in SACD format.
Track Listing:
- Come, Let Us Worship (2:31)
- Bless The Lord, O My Soul (6:26)
- Blessed Is The Man (6:09)
- Gladsome Light (3:20)
- Lord, Now Lettest Thou (3:19)
- Rejoice, O Virgin (3:07)
- The Six Psalms (2:33)
- Praise The Name Of The Lord (2:12)
- Blessed Art Thou, O Lord (7:25)
- Having Beheld The Resurrection Of Christ (2:58)
- My Soul Magnifies The Lord (7:20)
- The Great Doxology (8:30)
- The Troparion "Today Salvation Has Come" (1:35)
- The Troparion "Thous Didst Rise From The Tomb" (3:33)
- To Thee, The Victorious Leader (1:32)
Total Time: 62:31
Key Credits:
- Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov
- Conductor: Sigvards Kļava
- Choir: Latvian Radio Choir
- Recording Engineer: Andris Ūze
- Mixed By, Mastered By: Enno Mäemets
- Booklet Editor: Elke Albrecht
- Executive Producer: Reijo Kiilunen
- Design: Armand Alcazar
- Photography (Cover): Barbara Devriendt
- Liner Notes (English): Geoffrey Norris
- Liner Notes (Finnish): Kimmo Korhonen
