Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov (b. 1937) is an important contemporary voice in vocal music, a fact highlighted by this new release of recent, spiritual, hauntingly beautiful vocal works, sung by the Latvian Radio Choir under their director Sigvards Klava. During his artistic career Silvestrov has explored a number of musical styles and techniques; the demise of the Soviet Union, however, enabled Silvestrov to openly compose works of religious import, inspired and influenced by his love of the Russian Orthodox Church and imbued with his own unique sound.

Tracklist:

Alleluia: I. Evening
Alleluia: II. Morning
Alleluia: III. Night
Liturgical Chants: 4 Spiritual Songs: Cherubic Song
Liturgical Chants: 4 Spiritual Songs: Alleluia
Liturgical Chants: O Holy God
Liturgical Chants: Ave Maria
Diptych: I. The Lord's Prayer
Diptych: II. Testament
2 Sacred Chants: No. 1, Mercy Of Peace
2 Sacred Chants: No. 2, To Thee We Sing
2 Sacred Songs: No. 1, Alleluia
2 Sacred Songs: No. 2, Ave Maria
No. 1, I Sleep, Jesus
2 Christmas Lullabies: No. 2, Quiet Night

UPC: 761195126653
Label: Ondine
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Silvestrov / Ezeriete / Latvian Radio Choir - To Thee We Sing - Sacred Choral Works (CD)