The estonian philharmonic chamber choir records for many labels, most prominantly ecm, harmonia mundi, and ondine. O my soul rachmaninov vespers, estonian philharmonic. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir is a professional choir based in estonia. The younger kaljuste nurtured the ensemble as its principal conductor and artistic director for 20 years, focusing the groups programs and recordings on music by estonian composers, primarily arvo part and veljo tormis. Rachmaninov estonian philharmonic chamber choir, paul hillier. Since 2014 the choirs principal conductor has been kaspars. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir tour dates 2020. To give your consent, please check the box below and click on the button further down. Now composers returned to old russian chants as the source of their works, thus creating a thoroughly russian choral. In 2001, paul hillier followed kaljustes tenure, becoming the epccs principal conductor and artistic director until september 2008, when daniel reuss took over the task. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir edinburgh international. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir may come to a city near you.
The university is officially is expected to resume normal operations at 5pm and tonights concert is definitely happening. It succeeded the amateur chamber choir ellerhein founded by kaljustes father, heino kaljuste, in 1966, which in turn had succeeded the childrens choir ellerhein founded in 1951. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir epcc is one of the bestknown estonian music groups in the world. It is not surprising, then, that this outstanding twentyfive voice professional ensemble arose from a childrens choir. The choirs pure, crystalline sound has earned them two grammy awards for best choral performance, among many other awards. A new recording of rachmaninov s work from conductor paul hillier and the estonian philharmonic chamber choir is out, and music critic tom manoff says its magnificent.
The estonian philharmonic chamber choir epcc is one of the bestknown estonian music ensembles in the world. The younger kaljuste nurtured the ensemble as its principal conductor and artistic director for 20 years, focusing the groups programs and recordings on music by estonian. We will be performing it entirely in the original slavonic russian. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir was founded in 1981 by tonu kaljuste. Sergei rachmaninoff, estonian philharmonic chamber choir, paul. Rachmaninov vespers 2003 pentatone nativedsd music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir will use the information you provide on this form to send you information about concerts via email. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir will a program entitled the unorthodox tradition.
Rachmaninov estonian philharmonic chamber choir, paul. This is a very unique composition for choir, with a distinct russian style. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir muziekgebouw eindhoven. Buy rachmaninov vespers and complete allnight vigil by estonian philharmonic chamber choir, rachmaninov, paul hillier from amazons classical music store. These vocal artists convey belief in every syllable. John chrysostomos before writing his beloved vespers. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir paul hillier allnight. Allnight vigil paul hillier, estonian philharmonic chamber choir on. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir conductor kaspars putnins. Rachmaninov, all night vigil estonian philharmonic. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir, kaspars putnins.
Paul hillier leads the estonian philharmonic chamber choir in a sumptuous performance. Iris oja alto vladimir miller bass mati turi tenor tiit kogerman tenor. Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem samomu khristu tsarevi i bogu nashemu. Jan 26, 2014 as part of the london a cappella festival, on 22 january the estonian philharmonic chamber choir performed an eastern vigil, at lso st lukes, conducted by daniel reuss, accompanied by gilad atzmon, which included works by part, rachmaninov and others. The work begins with a fourfold call to prayer, in six and then eight parts. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir epcc is a professional choir based in estonia. Rachmaninov the allnight vigil vespers vestchernya vespers 1. The latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. You can find the list of estonian philharmonic chamber choir tour dates here. The period from 1880 to 1917 marked a renaissance in russian choral music.
Estonian philharmonic chamber choir tuesday 30 january 2018 7. Profundo vladimir miller was brought in especially for this recording. Allnight vigil paul hillier, estonian philharmonic. Rachmaninov vespers 2003 rachmaninov st petersburg chamber choir nikolai korniev. Jul 12, 2006 a new recording of rachmaninov s work from conductor paul hillier and the estonian philharmonic chamber choir is out, and music critic tom manoff says its magnificent. This spring the chandos chamber choir sings sergei rachmaninovs allnight vigil including the famous vespers. The lions share of the evening was given over to works by estonias bestknown composer. Johannes chrysostomus nog voor hij zijn geliefde vespers schreef. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir music, videos, stats. Entertain yourself at home with our newest torrents.
Priidite, poklonimsya i pripadem khristu tsarevi nashemu bogu. An estonian choir channels emily brontes windswept. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir embodies a very particular choral tradition with one eye on the russian vocal heritage, another looking very definitely west. Check out the estonian philharmonic chamber choir schedule on this page and click the ticket icon to checkout our big selection of tickets. St petersburg chamber choir conducted by nikolai korniev. The epcc was founded in 1981 by tonu kaljuste, who was the artistic director and chief conductor for twenty years. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir asu foundation. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir duke performances. Deceptive cadence on a new album, the grammywinning estonian philharmonic chamber choir sings new music by native son tonu korvits. Although the estonian choirs basses have nothing on the festival singers regarding range and fullness of sound, theres slightly more weight and timbral buzz to the formers quality. Paul hillier is arguably the finest living conductor of spiritual choral music, a. While their repertoire extends from gregorian chant to music of the 21st century, the group places a special. Buy tickets for estonian philharmonic chamber choir concerts near you.
Deceptive cadence on a new album, the grammywinning estonian philharmonic chamber. Petersburg chamber choir on allmusic 1994 while there are plenty of contestants these days. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir barbican centre. Rachmaninov vespers, estonian philharmonic chamber choir. Aug 29, 20 estonian philharmonic chamber choir classical music ambassadors for one of the most exciting choral traditions in europe, the singers of the estonian philharmonic chamber choir are renowned for the warmth, depth and intense spirituality of their glowing performances. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir, paul hillier 2488. Sep 30, 20 15 videos play all rachmaninov, all night vigil estonian philharmonic chamber choir the oktavism channel 10 having beheld the resurrection rachmaninov vespers, estonian philharmonic chamber. The rachmaninov vespers 1993 recording nikolai korniev, st. The piece consists of settings of texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil. The first movement of the kyrie rv 587 for double choir and two orchestras sounds more like mozart of the requiem than a creation from nearly 70 years earlier, and its opening, wildly meandering, richly scored chord progression seems as if it never will settle on a home key which eventually turns out to be g. Paul hillier and estonian philharmonic chamber choir do an outstanding job with this music. Browse our selection of estonian philharmonic chamber choir front row tickets, luxury boxes and vip tickets.
Estonian philharmonic chamber choir, hillier, rachmaninoff rachmaninov. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir telecharger et ecouter. Rachmaninoff allnight vigil 2005 estonian philharmonic chamber choir, paul hillier. Along with the choral music of orlando gibbons, rachmaninoffs vespers all night vigil is my favorite choral music in all of classical music. Since 2014 the choirs principal conductor has been.
With a history of excellence, the epcc has worked with many of the top ensembles and conductors throughout the world. They sound smooth, polished and retain a sense of feeling for the russian sprit of the material. Estonian choral music cds choir recordings and sheet. Aug, 2017 the latvian radio choir performs a work hailed as the greatest musical achievement of the russian orthodox church. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir at lso st lukes. It was founded in 1981 by tonu kaljuste, who was its conductor for twenty years. Rachmaninov quotes from vespers in his symphonic dances, which makes this piece an interesting study for those familiar with his music. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir comes from a country where musical virtuosity is prized, partsinging has been an essential ingredient of education for centuries, and the choral tradition is closely linked to the sense of national identity. I saw the ad that the estonian philharmonic chamber choir was coming to ucla and i bought tickets right away not knowing what the repertoire would be. Jul 05, 2017 an estonian choir channels emily brontes windswept blues. Sep 30, 20 1 come, let us worship rachmaninov vespers, estonian philharmonic chamber choir. Along with the choral music of orlando gibbons, rachmaninoff s vespers all night vigil is my favorite choral music in all of classical music. Composed in 1915, the piece is based on texts taken from the russian orthodox allnight vigil service and is widely thought rachmaninovs finest achievement. After recording three discs together of baltic voices that is, choral music by baltic composers it was inevitable that paul hillier and the estonian philharmonic chamber choir would record the rachmaninov s allnight vigil, his a cappella setting of vespers and matins from the russian orthodox liturgy.
Browse our selection of estonian philharmonic chamber. Although in western europe it is virtually taken for granted that a composer who is wellversed in all genres also writes. In 2001, paul hillier followed kaljustes tenure, becoming the epccs current principal conductor and artistic director. Along with the choral music of orlando gibbons, rachmaninoffs vespersall night vigil is my favorite choral music in all of classical music. Sonata for cello and piano in g minor brendan kinsella. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir, hillier, rachmaninoff. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir concert tickets are on sale.
The estonian philharmonic chamber choir was founded in 1981 by tonu kaljuste as a professional successor to his father heino kaljustes amateur chamber choir ellerhein. One of the bestknown choirs in the europe, the estonian philharmonic chamber choir will present a concert in valparaiso, indiana on monday, february 6, 2017 at the chapel of the resurrection on the campus of valparaiso university at 7. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir appears by arrangement with new world classics. Previously, russian choral music had been dominated by german and italian influences. Rachmaninov, all night vigil estonian philharmonic chamber choir the oktavism channel. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir epcc is a professional choir based in tallinn, estonia. Estonian philharmonic chamber choir tickets, tour dates. Put on your boots and meet us at the chapel this evening. Estonian choral music cds choir recordings and sheet music. Sacd, hybrid, multichannel, album, re harmonia mundi hmu 807504.
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