Psalms · Felix Mendelssohn
Cyrillus Kreek
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir · Daniel Reuss, conductor
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Galina Grigorjeva
Works for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensembles
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Theatre of Voices
YXUS Quartet
Conrad Steimnann, recorder
Paul Hillier, conductor
Track listing
14 tracks · 66:21Listen to samples on selected tracks.
Galina Grigorjeva
- Svjatki for mixed choir 15:48
- 1 I Slava! (Glory!) 1:49
- 2 II Svjatyy Vecher (Holy Evening) 1:25
- 3 III Podblyudnaya (Guessing Song) 3:28
- 4 IV Oy Kalyudka! (O, Kalyudka!) 3:11
- 5 V Chto Nastanet Vesna (Spring is Coming) Soloist: Else Torp 3:02
- 6 VI Khristu Rozdjënnomu (To the Newborn Christ) 2:53
- 7 Salve Regina for vocal quartet and string quartet 8:02
- Diptych for male choir 12:25
- 8 I Nyne otpushtshajeshi (Lord, now let your servant depart) 4:47
- 9 II Ne Rydai Mene, Mati (Do not lament me, O Mother) 7:38
- 10 Lamernt for recorder 8:41
- Nature morte for mixed choir 17:19
- 11 I Nature morte 5:54
- 12 II The Butterfly 5:05
- 13 Who are you? 6:20
- 14 In paradisum for mixed choir 4:06
About this recording
Ondine is proud to release this disc of choral works dedicated to Estonian composer Galina Grigorjeva (b. 1962). The works, recorded in the presence of the composer, are being performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir conducted by Paul Hillier.
Galina Grigorjeva, originally born in Ukraine, is known for her deeply spiritual and timeless sacred vocal works. The title piece of the disc, Nature Morte, is a powerful spiritual work based on poetry by Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996). Some elements of folk music can also be heard in the vocal suite Svjatki which uses Russian folk texts. Other vocal pieces on the disc follow traditional Latin and Slavic liturgical texts.
The recordings by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir have gathered positive reviews in the worldwide press. This recording is the fifth release by the choir on Ondine.
Features
Sleeve notes in English.
Lyrics in Russian transliteration and English translation.
The artists
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is one of the best-known Estonian music ensembles, performing all around the world. The choir’s repertoire extends from baroque to the music of the 21st century, with a special focus on the Estonian composers, such as Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and others. The choir has two Grammy Awards, 16 Grammy nominations, Gramophone Award, Diapason d’Or, and Prix Caecilia, among others. BBC Music Magazine and Classic FM have both named the EPCC as one of the 10 best choirs in the world.
Theatre of Voices
Else Torp, soprano
Iris Oja, alto
Christopher Watson, tenor
Jakob Bloch Jespersen, bass
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