The Russian men's chamber choir Akafist, directed by Andrei V. Malutin, is dedicated to the great tradition of Russian choral art and are masters of Orthodox liturgical singing. The choir displays an impressive range of timbres of male voices from the very high countertenor to the deepest basso profundo. Sonorous intonations and incredible vocal colorations bring this program of sacred works devoted especially to Easter vigil to life and provide a glimpse into the sacred soul of Russian choral chant.

Tracklist:

Easter Troparion
God Is with Us
Vouchsafe, O Lord
Blessed Is the Man
Lord, I Call Upon You
Troparion of Repentance
Hymn of Simeon the Just
From My Youth
Kondak to the Mother of God 1
Archangel's Voice 1
From My Youth 1
O Gladsome Light 1
Hiermos to the Mother of God 1
Beatitudes 1
Hymn of the Resurrection 1
Litia Ektenia 1
The Creed 1
Pascal Canon, the Angel Cried 1
Who Is So Great a God As Our God 2
Molebin Prayer of St. Ambrose

UPC: 4010276027584
Label: Swrmusic
Release Date: 2.10.15
Format: CD

Akafist / Malutin / Akafist / Malutin - Sacred Russian Choral Works (CD)