Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil Op. 37 - SACD

This new release of Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil follows several acclaimed releases from the Latvian Radio Choir under its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sigvards Kava.

Rachmaninov's Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (ODE 1151-5) 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 Kava, 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.

1. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Beginning song: Come let us worship     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     2:32
2. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Psalm 103 (104), "O praise the Lord"     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     6:25
3. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Blessed is the man     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     6:09
4. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": O Joyful Light     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     3:18
5. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Song of Simeon: Lord, now let your servant depart     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     3:21
6. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Hail, O Virgin Mother (Ave Maria)     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     3:06
7. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Hexapsalms: Glory to God on high     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     2:33
8. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Psalm 134-135 (135-136), "O praise the name of the Lord"     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     2:11
9. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Glorifying song of the Resurrection: Teach me O lord in the way of truth     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     7:24
10. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Hymn of Resurrection: We have seen the resurrection     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     2:59
11. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Magnificat: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     7:19
12. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Great Doxology: Glory be to God on high     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     8:30
13. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Resurrection hymn (Troparion): This day of salvation has com to the world     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     1:35
14. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Resurrection hymn (Troparion): When you had risen     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     3:32
15. All-night Vigil, Op. 37, "Vespers": Thanksgiving hymn of Virgin Mary: O victorious leader     -     Latvian Radio Choir     -     1:34