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This CD presents the Orthodox Divine Liturgy in its richest, most majestic form--when a bishop
serves. The resplendent singing of the mixed choir alternates with angelic trios and the sonorous singing of the clergy choir.
Where appropriate, the congregation joins in with joyful refrains of antiphonal psalmody. Featuring 33 hymns and chants, the CD includes new and recently composed works by modern-day Orthodox composers; Maia Aprahamian,
Roman Hurko, Ivan Moody, and Alexander Ruggieri, as well as settings by such Orthodox masters as Chesnokov, Gardner, Gretchaninoff,
Karam, Kastalsky, Nikolsky, and Rachmaninoff.
Through its recordings Archangel Voices aims to bring the beauty of Orthodox
liturgical music before a wide audience of listeners and to
serve as a vehicle for spreading the Orthodox faith through its music. Other recordings by Archangel Voices include
With the Voice of the Archangel, Christ Is Born! Give
Glory!, and Resurrection!
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