Collected Sacred Choral Works Vii.2

No collection of Russian choral music is complete without the inclusion of Alexandre Gretchaninoff's works. A renowned Romantic composer Gretchaninoff was a student of Rimsky-Korsakov, who became a close friend, inspiration and mentor. An acclaimed master of the opulent Russian choral style, Alexandre Gretchaninoff is known for his extraordinary "choral orchestration.; This volume reveals the scope of his work on an unprecedented scale, featuring two of his major choral cycles, "Passion Week; and "All-Night Vigil; along with nine smaller sacred works. This monumental collection includes an introductory article with a detailed analysis by Dr. Marina Rakhmanova, the leading Russian researcher of 20th-century church music. Gretchaninoff's choral works are compositions of great distinction. This present volume is an essential addition to any music library.