"The Latvian State Choir is one of the finest choirs I have ever heard... With Maris Sirmais, the choir is fortunate to work with an extraordinary choral director. The expressivity of his conducting places both the singers and the audience under his spell. In his experienced hands, the acoustics of the ancient, legendary Eberbach Monastery are transformed into a faithful ally and magician's assistant. I am sure that after hearing this CD you will share my joy and enthusiasm as well." (Rodion Shchedrin)
With his Russian Liturgy, "The Sealed Angel", Rodion Shchedrin has written a work of inner contemplation of timeless relevance, which will deeply move every listener who approaches the piece with an open heart.
Live recording of the concert on 17 July 2009 during the Rheingau Musik Festival in the great basilica of the Eberbach Monastery.
1 Sealed Angel: No. 1. Truly. Angel of God, Let Your Tears Flow - Sostenuto Assai
2 Sealed Angel: No. 2. Because the Lord Has Been Revealed to Us - Allegro
3 Sealed Angel: No. 3. Truly. Angels of the Assumption - L'istesso Tempo (Ma Poco Meno Mosso) - Doppio Meno - Soste
4 Sealed Angel: No. 4. the Disciples Were Illumined - Rabbioso - Doppio Meno
5 Sealed Angel: No. 5. Flauto Solo - L'istesso Tempo
6 Sealed Angel: No. 6. Repentance Is Open for Me, O Life Giver - Pesante
7 Sealed Angel: No. 7. Let My Prayer Be An Atonement - Lamento - Moderato
8 Sealed Angel: No. 8. Truly. Hallowed Be Thy Name - Andante - Lento - Andante
9 Sealed Angel: No. 9. Truly. Angel of God, Let Your Tears Flow - Sostenuto
"The Latvian State Choir is one of the finest choirs I have ever heard... With Maris Sirmais, the choir is fortunate to work with an extraordinary choral director. The expressivity of his conducting places both the singers and the audience under his spell. In his experienced hands, the acoustics of the ancient, legendary Eberbach Monastery are transformed into a faithful ally and magician's assistant. I am sure that after hearing this CD you will share my joy and enthusiasm as well." (Rodion Shchedrin)
With his Russian Liturgy, "The Sealed Angel", Rodion Shchedrin has written a work of inner contemplation of timeless relevance, which will deeply move every listener who approaches the piece with an open heart.
Live recording of the concert on 17 July 2009 during the Rheingau Musik Festival in the great basilica of the Eberbach Monastery.
