Rachmaninov: All-night Vigil, Vespers Latvian Radio Choir & Sigvards Klava

• 1 Beginning song: Come let us worship 02:31
• 2 Psalm 103 (104), O praise the Lord 06:26
• 3 Blessed is the man 06:09
• 4 O Joyful Light 03:20
• 5 Song of Simeon: Lord, now let your servant depart 03:19
• 6 Hail, O Virgin Mother (Ave Maria) 03:07
• 7 Hexapsalms: Glory to God on high 02:33
• 8 Psalm 134-135 (135-136), O praise the name of the Lord 02:12
• 9 Glorifying song of the Resurrection: Teach me O lord in the way of truth 07:25
• 10 Hymn of Resurrection: We have seen the resurrection 02:58
• 11 Magnificat: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord 07:20
• 12 Great Doxology: Glory be to God on high 08:30
• 13 Resurrection hymn (Troparion): This day of salvation has com to the world 01:35
• 14 Resurrection hymn (Troparion): When you had risen 03:33
• 15 Thanksgiving hymn of Virgin Mary: O victorious leader 01:32
• Total Runtime 01:02:30

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This release of Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil follows several acclaimed releases from the Latvian Radio Choir under its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sigvards Kļava. Rachmaninov’s Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (ODE11515) and the All-Night Vigil are two supreme examples of choral writing in the Russian Orthodox tradition, featuring music of uplifting spiritual strength.

The All-Night Vigil is composed for unaccompanied voices but Rachmaninov created a work of such richness that it can be described as “choral orchestration”, demanding a wide vocal range from the singers.

The Latvian Radio Choir is regarded as one of the top professional chamber choirs in Europe. Their repertoire extends from the Renaissance to the present day, but always focussing on exploring the capabilities of the voice and seeking to push its limits.

Sigvards Kļava, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Latvian Radio Choir since 1992, is one of Latvia’s most prolific choral conductors. He has conducted many premières of new choral works by Latvian composers.

“You would need to go far to hear a richer, more rounded alto section than this. They are supported by a wonderfully firm bass line...you want to single out each section for particular praise: the gloriously clear-toned and vital sopranos an the ardent, sweet-voiced tenor section.” (International Record Review)

“Klava's interpretation doesn't give the sensation of dragging...He carefully draws out every dramatic nuance from this choral feast. His two dozen singers produce a well-nourished tutti and sound like a much larger group...There is a wonderfully kaleidoscopic (though carefully graded) palette of vocal colours throughout...The Latvians' unanimity of attack is well-nigh perfect...This is a sublimely beautiful yet rapturous recording.” (Gramophone)

“the Rachmaninov of Latvia's outstanding professional choir presents a golden mean between the uniquely open-throated but not always pitch-perfect Glinka Choir of the hallowed St Petersburg tradition, and the more reserved tones of English choral contenders...this performance is a remarkable achievement” (BBC Music Magazine)

Latvian Radio Choir
Sigvards Kļava, conductor

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