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Slavyanka : Sounds of Heaven
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Thirteen heavenly settings of "Our Father" in Russian, the central prayer of Christendom as interpreted by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Sheremetev, as well as ancient and modern renditions.
Genre: World: Eastern European
Release Date: 2004
Sounds of Heaven Record Label: Listen4Life
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Velikay Yektenia - The Great Litany 3:33 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - Stolp Chant 2:31 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - Kievan Chant 2:35 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - N. Rimsky-Korsakov 2:06 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - P. Tchaikovsky 2:38 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - N. Kedrov, Sr 2:45 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - N. Kedrov, Jr. 2:41 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - A. Sheremetev 2:17 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - I. Stravinsky 2:17 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - K. Shvedov 3:11 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - M. Chordas 2:19 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - G. Smirnov 2:09 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - B. Parr 2:17 $0.99
Otche Nash, Our Father - V. Licina 2:53 $0.99
Molitva Iisusova, Jesus Prayer - A. Schnittke 2:07 $0.99
Angel Vopiyashe, The Angel Cried - P. Chesnokov 3:26 $0.99
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Album Notes

From a recent concert review by Rajna Klaser:

It is remarkable to hear Russian Orthodox Christian music performed by Slavyanka's men with such conviction and excellence, and then realize they are not Russian or even of Russian descent. It is hard to fathom the time and pure will power invested in the learning and understanding of this foreign tradition in order to reach this level of excellence. Though labeled an amateur choral ensemble, Slavyanka is a well-balanced chorus of considerable strength and superb musicianship, with a vast Eastern European repertoire and exciting programming designed by director Gregory Smirnov.

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