# Einojuhani Rautavaara: Missa a cappella · Sacred Choral Works

> Einojuhani Rautavaara: Missa a cappella · Sacred Choral Works – Latvian Radio Choir, Sigvards Klava. Ondine ODE 1223-2, CD, released June 2013.

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1223-2

- **Composer:** Einojuhani Rautavaara
- **Work(s):** Missa a cappella · Sacred Choral Works
- **Performers:** Latvian Radio Choir; Sigvards Klava
- **Label:** Ondine
- **Catalogue no.:** ODE 1223-2
- **Format:** CD
- **Release date:** 1 June 2013
- **EAN / UPC:** 0761195122327
- **Tracks:** 15, total 63:25
- **Genres:** Finnish contemporary, Vocal, Choral
- **Awards:** ICMA Nomination 2014, ClassicsToday.com '10/10'

## Track listing

**Einojuhani Rautavaara**

- *Missa a cappella*
1. I Kyrie (2:38)
2. II Gloria (4:19)
3. III Credo (6:09)
4. IV Sanctus (4:41)
5. V Benedictus (4:01)
6. VI Agnus Dei (4:43)
7. Psalm of Invocation (2:26)
8. Evening Hymn (2:29)
- *Missa duodecanonica*
9. I Kyrie (0:48)
10. II Sanctus (1:52)
11. III Agnus Dei (0:55)
12. Ave Maria, gratia plena (4:42)
13. Canticum Mariae Virginis (1978) (8:51)
14. Our Joyful'st Feast (4:39)
15. Die erste Elegie (The First Elegy) (10:12)

## About this recording

Ondine continues its long-term collaboration with Einojuhani Rautavaara with the world première recording of his Missa a cappella.

Einojuhani Rautavaara - a self-described "mysthic" - has written a considerable amount of sacred music, including works in the Lutheran, Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His Missa a cappella is one of his most significant recent works, and is here recorded alongside extracts of the Vigilia - his most extensive sacred choral work - his Missa duodecanonica, and a number of smaller sacred choral works.

The Latvian Radio Choir is one of the top chamber choirs in Europe, praised by Gramophone as "an outstanding body of singers". As a "sound laboratory", the singers investigate alternative techniques to enhance their vocal skills - from traditional methods to the art of quartertone and overtone singing.

Under the direction of Sigvards Kļava, the Latvian Radio Choir has become an internationally acclaimed and vocally distinctive ensemble, constantly searching for new ideas. Under his guidance, the choir has recorded a several works by lesser-known composers, and have collaborated with a number of notable Latvian composers.

This is the Latvian Radio Choir's follow-up disc to their highly acclaimed recording of Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil, which was Gramophone's Recording of the Month in their February 2013 issue.

## Features

Booklet with liner notes in English and Finnish and the song texts in the original language and in English

## Press

Approachable and mystical...beautifully sung.

David Mellor, Classic FM, The New Releases Show, 13.7.2013

## Buy or stream

- [Buy](https://Ondine.lnk.to/ODE12232OW)

## Related pages

- [Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/rautavaara-einojuhani.md)
- [Latvian Radio Choir, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/latvian-radio-choir.md)
- [Sigvards Klava, Conductor](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/klava-sigvards.md)

## Also recommended

- [Einojuhani Rautavaara: Choral Works](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1186-2q.md): Eric-Olof Söderström · Timo Nuoranne · Leif Segerstam (ODE 1186-2Q, 2012)
- [Sergei Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1206-5.md): Latvian Radio Choir · Sigvards Klava, conductor (ODE 1206-5, 2012)