Program

Sergei Rachmaninov(1873-1943) Vsenoshchnoye bdeniye (Vespers)

Explanation Rachmaninov Vespers

Rachmaninov's monumental Vespers is one of the most beautiful, most impressive a-cappella choral works ever composed. Old Russian Orthodox melodies form the basis. However, the masterpiece found its way not so much into the Russian Orthodox liturgy. The dramatic setting, symphonic scope and great virtuosity make the work very popular on concert stages worldwide.