The Boys Choir – Rilonis / LP

C10 22043 006

Product Details:

• Label: Мелодия
• Format: Vinyl, Stereo, C10 22043 006
• Country: USSR
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Classical

Overview

The Boys Choir of the Estonian State Academic Male Choir delivers an extraordinary performance in this choral and symphonic album, Rilonis. Established in 1971, the choir blends tradition and innovation, performing vocal-symphonic masterworks and folk-inspired pieces. This album features compositions from renowned European composers such as M. Praetorius, W.A. Mozart, and G.F. Handel, along with modern works by Estonian composers like M. Saar and K.A. Hermann. The diverse repertoire, sung in Latin, German, Russian, and Estonian, reflects a rich cultural heritage and impeccable artistry.

This release, recorded in collaboration with the Estonian State Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Venno Laul and Peeter Lilje, includes standout tracks like Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart and Magnificat by J. Chr. Bach. With pristine remastering, the album captures the grandeur and clarity of these live performances.

Track Listing

Side 1:

1. M. Praetorius – In dulci jubilo – 1:22
2. J. Chr. Bach – Magnificat for Two Choirs – 5:29
3. G.F. Handel – Choir No. 56 from Judas Maccabeus – 3:00
4. W.A. Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus, Motet, KV 618 – 3:38
5. G. Donizetti – Ave Maria – 5:03

Side 2:

1. A. Novikov – Mother's Song (from the Cantata We Need Peace) – 3:26
2. A. Rubinstein – On Mountain Tops (M. Lermontov) – 2:53
3. K.A. Hermann – Oh Sing and Exalt – 1:58
4. M. Saar – Bard (Estonian folk poetry) – 1:55
5. M. Saar – Fir and Pine (Estonian folk poetry) – 2:50
6. J. Strauss – Roses from the South, Waltz – 8:12

Key Credits

• Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Venno Laul
• Choirmaster: Lydia Rahula
• Concertmaster: Reet Laul
• Guest Conductors: Peeter Lilje (Tracks 2–6, 11), Venno Laul (Tracks 1, 7–10)
• Soloists: A. Kaal (Soprano, Track 5), U. Tauts (Mezzo-Soprano, Track 6)
• Flute Performers: T. Saviauk, T. Jaago (Track 1)
• Sound Engineer: E. Tammson
• Editor: E. Ruht
• Designer: K. Toompere
• Photography: M. Eelmaa

Box #152