The Saint Petersburg Cappella, Vladislav Chernushenko - Rachmaninov: The Vespers (1993) CD-Rip
Artist: The Saint Petersburg Cappella, Vladislav Chernushenko
Title: Rachmaninov: The Vespers
Year Of Release: 1993
Label: Le Chant Du Monde
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 61:51
Total Size: 226 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Rachmaninov: The Vespers
Year Of Release: 1993
Label: Le Chant Du Monde
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 61:51
Total Size: 226 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
01. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Venez, inclinons-nous devant le Seigneur [0:03:05.43]
02. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Mon âme, bénis le Seigneur [0:04:42.55]
03. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Heureux l'homme [0:06:11.30]
04. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Lumière paisible [0:03:06.50]
05. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Maintenant Seigneur, laisse aller ton serviteur (Nunc dimittis) [0:03:53.20]
06. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Réjouis-toi, Vierge (Ave Maria) [0:03:43.70]
07. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Hexapsaume [0:03:10.07]
08. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Louez le nom du Seigneur [0:02:17.20]
09. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Béni sois-tu, Seigneur [0:05:32.68]
10. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Ayant vu la résurrection du Christ [0:03:53.47]
11. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Mon âme, magnifie le Seigneur (Magnificat) [0:08:04.05]
12. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Grande Doxologie (Gloria in excelsis) [0:06:51.03]
13. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Tropaire "Jour de notre salut" [0:02:08.40]
14. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Ressuscité des morts [0:03:37.50]
15. Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37: Louange à la mère de Dieu [0:01:32.27]
Performers:
The Saint Petersburg Cappella
Vladislav Chernushenko - conductor
There have been numerous recordings made of this work, but THIS one stands out over the others. I previously enjoyed Robert Shaw's recording, but after hearing this, there was no longer a need to even open the Shaw CD's case.
The intonation and vocal blend in this ensemble are seemless and perfect. The soloists are beautiful and yet still part of the ensemble. Russian Orthodox music, after all, has a purpose: to be used in a service. Services are not known for operatic soloists (e.g. Shaw and Robev), no matter how talented the soloist might be. Some Russian composers did turn Orthodox music into more of a concert appropriate affair, but this piece is a case where either scenario, secular or sacred, is possible. Furthermore, this recording includes additional liturgical chant, so the listener gets even more of a sense of this as a true church performance.
Finally, no performance of Russian choral music, and especially Rachmaninoff's Vespers, is complete without several strong low basses. Shaw simply doesn't have them, no matter how much one's steereo is able to augment the CD. Chernushenko has them and they are awe-inspiring. From the chant that opens the CD to the famous descending scale at the end of the fifth segment, these basses are a treasure to hear and should be the envy of any other choral ensemble.
If I were to be limited to one CD recording to listen to from now on, this might very well be it. Rachmaninoff's Vespers are a gift to the world, and this CD allows the world to enjoy them in their full majesty. Make sure to add this to your library.
The intonation and vocal blend in this ensemble are seemless and perfect. The soloists are beautiful and yet still part of the ensemble. Russian Orthodox music, after all, has a purpose: to be used in a service. Services are not known for operatic soloists (e.g. Shaw and Robev), no matter how talented the soloist might be. Some Russian composers did turn Orthodox music into more of a concert appropriate affair, but this piece is a case where either scenario, secular or sacred, is possible. Furthermore, this recording includes additional liturgical chant, so the listener gets even more of a sense of this as a true church performance.
Finally, no performance of Russian choral music, and especially Rachmaninoff's Vespers, is complete without several strong low basses. Shaw simply doesn't have them, no matter how much one's steereo is able to augment the CD. Chernushenko has them and they are awe-inspiring. From the chant that opens the CD to the famous descending scale at the end of the fifth segment, these basses are a treasure to hear and should be the envy of any other choral ensemble.
If I were to be limited to one CD recording to listen to from now on, this might very well be it. Rachmaninoff's Vespers are a gift to the world, and this CD allows the world to enjoy them in their full majesty. Make sure to add this to your library.
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