Russian National Orchestra / Mikhail Pletnev- Taneyev: At The Reading Of A Psalm (Cantata No. 2)
(This) is an overlooked masterpiece of the Russian music literature... and I hope our disc will bring the recognition which it well deserves." (Mikhail Pletnev) "Psalm 50 made a deep impression on Alexey Khomyakov, whose 1856 poem develops the idea that outward forms of religion are as nothing beside truth and brotherly love... (his) poem inspired Taneyev... a summation of Taneyev's life and work... (bears) comparison with Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, especially use of fugues... a compelling piece which Pletnev does well to clarify so successfully... includes a fine solo warmly sung by Marianna Tarassova." (Gramophone)
Tracklist:
- Chorus (Allegro Tempestuoso)
- Double Chorus (Andante Sostenuto)
- Chorus. Triple Fugue (Andante-Allegro Molto)
- Chorus (Allegro Moderato-Fuga. Allegro Tenebroso)
- Quartet (Andante)
- Quartet and Shorus (Adagio Ma Non Troppo)
- Interlude (Allegro Appassionato)
- Aria (Alto Solo) (Adagio Piu Tosto Largo)
- Double Chorus. Finale. (Adagio Pietoso E Molto Cantabile - Allegro Moderato - Allegro Molto)
(This) is an overlooked masterpiece of the Russian music literature... and I hope our disc will bring the recognition which it well deserves." (Mikhail Pletnev) "Psalm 50 made a deep impression on Alexey Khomyakov, whose 1856 poem develops the idea that outward forms of religion are as nothing beside truth and brotherly love... (his) poem inspired Taneyev... a summation of Taneyev's life and work... (bears) comparison with Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, especially use of fugues... a compelling piece which Pletnev does well to clarify so successfully... includes a fine solo warmly sung by Marianna Tarassova." (Gramophone)
Tracklist:
- Chorus (Allegro Tempestuoso)
- Double Chorus (Andante Sostenuto)
- Chorus. Triple Fugue (Andante-Allegro Molto)
- Chorus (Allegro Moderato-Fuga. Allegro Tenebroso)
- Quartet (Andante)
- Quartet and Shorus (Adagio Ma Non Troppo)
- Interlude (Allegro Appassionato)
- Aria (Alto Solo) (Adagio Piu Tosto Largo)
- Double Chorus. Finale. (Adagio Pietoso E Molto Cantabile - Allegro Moderato - Allegro Molto)