New Joy - Orthodox Christmas Music
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Beginning with bells tolling in Tallinn, Estonia's St. Alexander's Cathedral, this collection of 19th- and 20th-century Orthodox music from Russia and the Ukraine celebrates the Nativity. Most of the music was suppressed by the authorities, and some of the composers represented - Kastalsky, Barvinskyi, and Izvekov (whose stunning "Christ Is Born," the longest piece on the CD, here receives its first recording) were persecuted, imprisoned, or executed for their religious beliefs. There is also music by Tchaikovsky, Arvo Pärt, and a couple of other, lesser-known composers. Many of the pieces have the distinctly Slavic sound--and chant melodies--opera fans will recognize from the choral sections of "Boris Godunov," while others are more humble. But the harmonies are hypnotic, sometimes dense, and always rich and evocative. The charming Ukrainian carol "Bells Rang Early in Jerusalem" features alternate choirs imitating the tolling of church and sleigh bells. Needless to say, Paul Hillier's leadership of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir--a world-class group--is superb. A unique disc. --Robert Levine
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Orchestra: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Conductor: Paul Hillier Composer: Vasyl Barvinskyi, Georgiy Izvekov, Alexander Kastalsky, Nicolas Kedrov, Mykola Leontovych, et al. Audio CD (October 10, 2006) SPARS Code: DDD Number of Discs: 1 Format: Import Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ASIN: B000GUJYLK In-Print Editions: MP3 Download Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #154,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #71 in Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > (P) > Part, Arvo
ASIN: B000GUJYLK
VSKU: DBV.B000GUJYLK.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Vasyl Barvinskyi|Georgiy Izvekov|Alexander Kastalsky|Nicolas Kedrov|Mykola Leontovych|Arvo Part|Kyrylo Stetsenko|Piotr Tchaiovsky|Paul Hillier|Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Binding: Audio cd
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Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
ASIN: B000GUJYLK
VSKU: DBV.B000GUJYLK.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Vasyl Barvinskyi|Georgiy Izvekov|Alexander Kastalsky|Nicolas Kedrov|Mykola Leontovych|Arvo Part|Kyrylo Stetsenko|Piotr Tchaiovsky|Paul Hillier|Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Binding: Audio cd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
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