Greece Hotels Travel - The Glory of Byzantium
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List Price: $16.98
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Manufacturer: Jade Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731383616129
Label: Jade Records
Manufacturer: Jade Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Jade Records
Release Date: 2006-04-11
Studio: Jade Records
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A magnificent tribute paid to the splendors of Byzantine music, this amazing repertoire lies at the heart of the oldest Christian traditions. Byzantium's musical history has left a deep impression on our history through an immense musical heritage kept alive with the help of an undisturbed musical tradition in Greece and in the old Churches of Orient.
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Summary: Just What I Was Listening For
Comment: For about a year I have been looking to expand my Orthodox Church CD collection. I did find a few recordings on Amazon that were excellent--but unfortunately the performers were all-male choirs. I think female singers (along with males) represent a major difference with the Orthodox approach, in contrast to early Roman Catholic religious chant (i.e. Gregorian chant & male only choirs.)
I have discussed this aspect the female element plays in the Orthodox Church elsewhere. The Orthodox Church calls Mary, the mother of Jesus,The Holy Mother of God. This is an official designation, elevating her to a level closer to Divinity than the Catholic "Blessed Virgin Mary."
This wonderful CD opens with a male/female choir performing "Hail, Mary." It's depth of rich tonality is a good introduction to the lovely tapestry of sound & feeling to follow. 2 selections later an all-female choir sings yet another interpretation of "Hail, Mary" that is shorter in duration, but exquisite. In fact, the GLORY OF BYZANTIUM is exquisite in every detail. Each selection represents top of the line production value, as well as a pleasing variety of chant & singers. The art work is absolutely beautiful too.
This is one CD of several in the BYZANTIUM series--and you can believe I plan to include them all in my collection.
Orthodox Chants from Russia
Russian Chant for Vespers
The Orthodox Collection
Lay Aside All Earthly Cares: Orthodox Choral Works in English
Hymns to the Mother of God at the Moleben
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Summary: Glory of Byzantium
Comment: Gorgeous - rich and varied. Excellent to foster the sense of sacred space in your world
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Summary: Inspirational
Comment: This collection features solos and ensembles by two of the leading voices in the revival of Byzantine music. And the combination of Greek and Slavonic styles shows the remarkable variety of this sacred genre. I can't say enough good this about this recording. Just buy it!
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Summary: Sublime
Comment: I confess I haven't heard this particular CD, but I heard The Greek Byzantine Choir under the direction of Lycourgos Angelopoulos this very evening at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. They are truly wonderful -- there is great power in these austere melodies. They resemble Gregorian chants but are more enticing for reasons I cannot explain. As an atheist I was nonetheless deeply moved by this music.
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Summary: The glorious voice of Ljubojevic
Comment: It is well worth the price of this album to be able to listen to the glorious voice of Divina Ljubojevic singing Psalm 102. The best performances on the album, IMO, are those which include female voices.
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