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Splendid Russian music - religious but not liturgical

M. J. Smith | Seattle, WA USA | 09/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While I admit that "traditional" is responsible for a great deal of excellent music, I suspect a bit more detail is required to pique your interest in this album. Much of the music is unaccompanied mixed choir although psaltery, violin, bells and hurdy-gurdy make appearances. The sound of the songs is highly varied - some reminds you of Orthodox chant, some of Bulgarian women's choirs, etc. .... The musicianship is excellent.The disk comes in a small book that provides an introduction to the tradition and some photos. Anyone interested in Russian religious music should hear this - it is a marvelous example of the "little tradition" and contrasts/supports the "great tradition" of the Orthodox church."