Orthodox Chants from Russia

 
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The Optina Pustyn Male Choir
Orthodox Chants from Russia

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Release Date: Thursday 1 August 2013

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The male choir of the Optina Pustyn Monastery in St. Petersburg was established in 1996. It consists of 6-9 professional singers with impressive voices. Their main goal is the cultivation of the heritage of the old Russian Church polyphony in its different styles, such as: Znamenny, Bulgarian, Greek, Byzantine chants, etc. This recording is an impressive example of orthodox chants and shows the beauty of Russia's religious songs. Information in 4 languages.

Tracks:

1. Psalm 104 - 8:21
2. The Great Litany (Znamenny chant [liturgical chant], arranged by elder Theodosius) - 3:47
3. Blessed is the Man (Kiev chant, Psalm 1, 2, 3) - 8:15
4. Lord, I have cried unto Thee (Tune of the Optina Puostyn Monastery) - 1:12
5. Stichera (Tune of Kiev-Pechera Lavra) - 5:30
6. Glory, Stichera ("At God's beck") - 3:28
7. Joyful Light (Znamenny chant, arranged by Regent Alexander) - 3:49
8. Vouchsafe, O Lord (Tune of the Optina Puostyn Monastery, arranged by Abbot Matthew) - 1:39
9. Stichera in the Litany (Znamenny chant) - 4:27
10. Stichera in the Versicles (Znamenny chant, arranged by Regent Alexander) - 7:26
11. Now Lettest Thou Depart (V. Kurbatov) - 2:29
12. Hail, O Virgin - 1:28