There are several interesting samples of unique polyphonic musical tradition of Russian Orthodox
Church on YouTube. Among them:
Patrick Morin
7 months ago
Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." It has never been as true as with this music.
smkelly1970
6 months ago
the fact that the best recordings of Russian choral music were made by the "atheist" USSR Ministry of Culture Chamber Choir
is ironic but also a testament to the power of the music.
nonius99
3 months ago
You can never match the Russian choirs... They aren't from this world... The tone, the voices, the sound... A true masterpiece...
usssanjacinto 16
months ago (edited)
This reminds me of the time I was in the navy, on a ship 500 miles off the Virginia coast. I was outside at night; no moon,
no light from the ship, and pitch black. It was the first time in my life that I have ever seen a night sky filled with billions
upon billions of stars. I became completely frozen with an awe I have never felt before. The night sky was covered entirely with
light emitting from each and every star from distant galaxies. Even the ocean emitted light; a bright green glow from the plankton
that floated across the surface, as far as the eye can see. Light was all around me, even in the midst of darkness. This music
encapsulates what I felt looking upon that majestic starry night. It made me understand the passage, "The heavens declare the
glory of God."
enigma4430
4 years ago
As a Westerner, as an American...this strikes me to the core, only an introspective people with a deep sense of humility and
raw experience of life could produce such stark and beautiful music...may America and Russia find peace for we share the essence
of this music between our peoples...
11 months ago (edited)
Absolutely outstanding. Russian music and especially choral music is unmatched. It expresses human yearning for the divine and
immortal and Tchaikovsky clearly had unlimited access to heavens and cosmic powers. His music is universal and it appeals to the
entire human race.
2
weeks ago
Possibly the most beautiful and ethereal vocal composition ever - the harmonies and dynamics created by the performers are beyond
words. Bravo Mr Tchaikovsky!
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