Music of the Russian Orthodox Church for Eastern Holidays (Pasha).
The Music of Russian Orthodox Church
Pascha
The Orthodox Church Music Ensemble
Label: Polskie Nagrania - Muza (1999) Catalogue No: PNCD 483 Format: CD Condition:
GENUINE, BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED
Audio Clip:
God is with Us
Tracks:
God is with Us
Before the Holy Icon-Our Lady of Wladyczyce
In Thy Kingdom
Oh, gentle and Generous Jesus
God Strengthen the orthodox faith
How Great
God rest Their souls with Thy Saints
Penitential Concerto
Jesus is crucified
Our Father in Heaven
Thou Saved the Repentant Thief
Oh Lord
Noble Joseph
Christ Has Resurrected
Sleeping By Body
Paschal Canon
Here is A Remarkable and Holy Day
Performed by:
The Orthodox Church Music Ensemble directed by Jerzy Szurbak
Recorded:
1999, archival recordings from Polskie Nagrania's archives
About:
Vocal music has always constituted an integral part of religious cults of all nations. Yet scarcely ever have there been stronger ties between the chant and the prayer then in the Orthodox liturgy. In the Orthodox liturgical chant, one can find both the splendor of the Byzantium Church ceremonies and the nostalgia of small wooden churches; on the one hand world of ecstasy and on the other lament of the biggest sinner. The tremendously strong impression that the 'Orthodox singing' makes on listeners can be ascribed to its duality: it is very simple in its vocal devices, yet enchantingly elaborate in its effects. Among its means of expression there is simple recitation as well as master like polyphony of vocal concertos. Even today this music remains a genuine mystical experience, a touching art of profound and powerful expression. Al these elements add up to create the unique marvel of the Orthodox Church music which, thanks to its diversity, finds the way to every heart.
