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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943). 3/5: A Spiritual ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖland. Rachmaninov drew on the music of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as Russian folk music.
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
With Donald Macleod.
3/5. A Spiritual ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖland
In common with his countrymen Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich, Rachmaninov drew on the music of the Russian Orthodox Church as well as the diverse range of folk music encompassed by the vast lands of Russia.
Praise God in the Heavens (The Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op 31)
Sofia Orthodox Choir
Miroslav Popsavov (conductor)
All Night Vigil (excerpt)
St Petersburg Chamber Choir
Nikolai Korniev (conductor)
Easter (Suite No 1 for two pianos, Op 5)
Andre Previn, Vladimir Ashkenazy (pianos)
The Bells, Op 35
Alexandrina Pendachanska (soprano)
Kaludi Kaludov (tenor)
Sergei Leiferkus (baritone)
Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra
Charles Dutoit (conductor).
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Broadcasts
- Wed 10 Oct 2007 12:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 3
- Wed 10 Oct 2007 20:45³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 3
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