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Orthadox Chants

$11.95

Artist:

Vassil Arnaudov & The Sofia Chamber Choir

CD Length:

53:40

Category:

Orthodox

It begins with John Koukouzeles and 18th and 19th century anonymous works, goes on to Dobri Hristov, Petar Dinev, the Russian composers P. I. Tchaikovsky, D. Noskov, K. Shvedov, S. Rachmaninov, P. Chesnokov and then features works by contemporary Bulgarian composers of the second half of the 20th century: Ivan Spassov, Alexander Tanev , and Alexander Tekeliev . The release is thus like an anthology of the various styles of East-Orthodox church music and the booklet includes the respective texts of the chants.

Tracklisting:
1. John Koukouzeles (1280- 1360) Slava Ottsu i Sinu \ Glory to the Father and the Son – 1:10
2. Petar Dinev (1889- 1980) Troparion of Sts. Cyril and Methodius – 1:17
3. Dobri Hristov (1875-1941) Tebe poem \ We sing thee from ” Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom” 2:18
4. Anonymous- 19th c. Dostoino est \ Meet it is – 1:56
5. Alexander Tekeliev (b. 1942) Dostoino est \ Meet it is – 2:51
6. Dobri Hristov (1875- 1941) Herouvimska No 4 \ Cherubic Hymn No 4 – 5:35
7. Anonymous- 18th c. (Elena) Gospodi, pomilui \ O, Lord, Have mercy upon us – 1:37
8. Ivan Spassov (1934- 1996) Holy Bulgarian Liturgy (fragments) – 5:38
9. Alexander Tanev (1928- 1996) Tebe poem \ We sing thee – 5:34
10. Alexander Tanev (1928-1996) Ottche Nash \ Our Father – 3:24
11. Peter Ilytch Tchaikosky ( 1840- 1893) Dostoino est \ Meet it is
12. Konstantin Shvedov (1886-1954) Ne imami iniya pomoshchi \ We have no other help – 2:35
13. Pavel Chesnokov (1877- 1944) Svete tihii \ O Gladsome light, op. 9, No 21 – 2:27
14. Pavel Chesnokov (1877- 1944) Hvalite imya Gospodne \ Praise Ye the name of the Lord op. 9, No 23 – 1:50
15. Dmitrii Noskov (?) Vo vsyo zemlyu \ On the whole Earth 2:58
16. Sergei Rahmaninov (1873- 1943) Bogoroditse, Devo, raduisya \ Rejoice, O virgin from ” All- Night Vigil”, op. – 37
17. Dmitrii Bortnyansky (1751-1825) Gospodi, Bozhe Izrailev \ Lord, God of Israel (Sacred Concerto No 26) – 7:15

Additional Information:
Sacred music, in recent years in particular, has taken a more and more considerable place in the repertoire of Bulgarian choirs. This refers also to one of the most prominent Bulgaria choirs – “Vassil Arnaudov” Sofia Chamber Choir , conducted by Theodora Pavlovitch.

Founded in 1966, the choir has gained wide popularity and prestige both at home and abroad. K nown as Lyubomir Pipkov Sofia Chamber Choir from 1976 until 1991 , it was later renamed after its late conductor, Prof. Vassil Arnaudov (1933-1991). Over the years the Choir has been keeping a high vocal standard together with a rich and intriguing repertoire. The latter includes a capella forms and choral cycles by composers of various epochs and styles with particular attention to works by Bulgarian composers, some of them especially composed for the choir.

Theodora Pavlovitch graduated from the Sofia State Academy of Music majoring in choral conducting and sound-engineering. A student and assistant of Prof. Arnaudov, she took over as conductor the Sofia Chamber Choir in 1991, following the overall artistic tradition established by her teacher. Today she is one of the most outstanding choir specialists. At present she is lecturer at the State Academy of Music in Sofia and associate professor in choral conducting at the Academy and at Sofia University . She has also been frequently invited as an adjudicator at international choral competitions, committee-member of the International Festival for Orthodox Music in Sofia, Board member of IFCM, Vice-President of EUROPA CANTAT EFYC and President of its Music Commission.

The present CD ” ORTHODOX CHANTS” features works that cover a wide period of seven centuries (ranging between the 14th and the 20th c). It begins with John Koukouzeles and 18th and 19th century anonymous works, goes on to Dobri Hristov, Petar Dinev, the Russian composers P. I. Tchaikovsky, D. Noskov, K. Shvedov, S. Rachmaninov, P. Chesnokov and then features works by contemporary Bulgarian composers of the second half of the 20th century: Ivan Spassov, Alexander Tanev , and Alexander Tekeliev . The release is thus like an anthology of the various styles of East-Orthodox church music and the booklet includes the respective texts of the chants.