Orthodox Chants

Orthodox Chants

Artist: Vassil Arnaudov Sofia Chamber Choir
Item number: AL021
Category: Bulgarian
Chant Type: Bulgarian
Language: Church Slavonic
Label: Gega New
Period: Contemporary
Length: 53'40
Release date: 2004
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1. Glory to the Father and to the Son; J. Koukouzeles

2. Troparion of Sts. Cyril & Methodius; P. Dinev

3. We Sing Thee; D. Hristov

4. Meet It Is; Anonymous

5. Meet It Is; A. Tekeliev

6. Cherubic Hymn; D. Hristov

7. O Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us; Anonymous

8. Holy Bulgarian Liturgy; I. Spassov

9. We Sing Thee; A. Tanev

10. Our Father

11. Meet It Is; P. Tchaikovsky

12. We Have No Other Help; K. Shvedov

13. O Gladsome Light; P. Chesnokov

14. Praise Ye The Name of the Lord

15. On The Whole Earth; D. Noskov

16. Rejoice, O Virgin; S. Rachmaninov

17. Lord, God of Israel; D. Bortnyansky


A delightful cross section of Eastern Orthodox chant with Bulgarian flavor, sung by the fabulous female voices of The Vassil Arnaudov Sofia Chamber Choir. This choir has performed across Europe under the direction of Theodora Pavlovitch. Liner notes and hymn text in Bulgarian and English.

By: Vladimir Morosan

This is a remarkably refreshing CD from a Bulgarian womenr's choir. Unlike the heavy, often bombastic style employed by many choirs, this group sings with a clear, light sound. The tempos are crisp, the nuances are elegant, and the repetoire--innovative, ranging from age-old Bulgarian chants to compositions by modern-day Bulgarian composers such as Ivan Spassov (1934-1996) and Alexander Tanev (1928-1996). Several of the works (Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Shvedov) are arranged from the original mixed-choir versions, while others (Chesnokov) are original compositions for treble voices. A most enjoyable CD!