Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Russian choral music with Anatoly Lyadov's "Complete Original Choral Works & Selected Russian Folksong Arrangements." Released on September 3, 2021, by Toccata Classics, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Lyadov's choral compositions, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes.
Anatoly Lyadov, a prominent figure in Russian music, is known for his intricate compositions and deep connection to Russian folk traditions. This album showcases his original choral works, including sacred pieces like "The Hourly Prayer of St. Joasaph Gorlenko" and "10 Settings from the 'Obikhod'," as well as secular works such as "Sœur Béatrice" and "Glorification for Vladimir Stasov."
In addition to his original compositions, Lyadov's skillful arrangements of Russian folksongs are a highlight of this collection. Tracks like "5 Russian Folksongs" and "10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45" demonstrate his ability to capture the essence of traditional Russian music and transform it into sophisticated choral pieces. The album also includes cantatas and hymns, such as "Cantata in Memory of Mark Antokolsky" and "Hymn to Anton Rubinstein," which reflect Lyadov's versatility and his contributions to various musical genres.
This album is a testament to Lyadov's mastery of choral writing and his deep appreciation for Russian musical heritage. Whether you are a fan of classical choral music or simply curious about the rich traditions of Russian folk music, this collection offers a captivating journey through the works of one of Russia's most distinguished composers.
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Tracks
The Hourly Prayer of St. Joasaph GorlenkoAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Settings from the "Obikhod", Op. 61 (Excerpts): No. 7, Cherubic HymnAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Settings from the "Obikhod", Op. 61 (Excerpts): No. 10, I Shall Take the Cup of SalvationAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
5 Russian Folksongs: No. 1, The Dove BookAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
5 Russian Folksongs: No. 2, Oh, AvsenAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
5 Russian Folksongs: No. 3, You Are My BeautyAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
5 Russian Folksongs: No. 4, I’ll Go, Young OneAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
5 Russian Folksongs: No. 5, At DawnAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
15 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices (Excerpts): No. 3, Now We Have a DrinkAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
15 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices (Excerpts): No. 9, As at the EveningAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
15 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices (Excerpts): No. 10, We, Girls, Would Like to Pour Some HorilkaAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
15 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices (Excerpts): No. 14, The ValleyAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 1, You, My RiverAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 2, Oh, It's Not a SunsetAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 3, Birch Forest, Who's a Single Man?Anatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 4, White SnowAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 5, I'll Sit Down YoungAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 6, The Winds BlewAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 7, Along the Steep CoastAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 8, Rain on the StreetAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 9, That’s My GriefAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
10 Russian Folksongs, Op. 45: No. 10, Along the StreetAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
3 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices: No. 1, HushabyAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
3 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices: No. 2, The Open Field, You’re My Wide SpaceAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
3 Russian Folksongs for Female Voices: No. 3, Oh, There Was No WindAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Glorification for Vladimir Stasov on July 15, 1899Anatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Sœur Béatrice, Op. 60: No. 1, Beggars' ChorusAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Sœur Béatrice, Op. 60: No. 2, Ave, Maris StellaAnatoly Lyadov, Alexey Shevchenko, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Sœur Béatrice, Op. 60: No. 3, The Death of BeatriceAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Glorification for Vladimir Stasov on January 2, 1894Anatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Song of the Schoolgirls, Op. 50Anatoly Lyadov, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Glory to Nikolay Andreevich Rimsky-KorsakovAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
The Final Scene of Schiller's "Die Braut von Messina", Op. 28 (Excerpts): IntroductionAnatoly Lyadov, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
The Final Scene of Schiller's "Die Braut von Messina", Op. 28 (Excerpts): FinaleAnatoly Lyadov, Kirill Panfilov, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Glory to Evgeniya Ivanovna ZbruevaAnatoly Lyadov, Kseniia Abaimova, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
"Drip, Ek" FugatoAnatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Cantata in Memory of Mark Antokolsky: ChorusAnatoly Lyadov, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Slava, Op. 47Anatoly Lyadov, Maria Uspenskaya, Yulia Likhacheva, Alexey Shevchenko, Dmitry Korostelyov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
Hymn to Anton Rubinstein, Op. 54Anatoly Lyadov, Academy of Russian Music Chamber Choir, Ivan Nikiforchin
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