Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915): Po prochtenii Psalma (At the Reading of a Psalm – Cantata No.2, Op.36)
Russian National Orchestra / Mikhail Pletnev
St. Petersburg Cappella Choir Vladislav Chernushenko
“(This) is an overlooked masterpiece of the Russian music literature … and I hope our disc will bring the recognition which it well deserves.” (Mikhail Pletnev)
“Psalm 50 made a deep impression on Alexey Khomyakov, whose 1856 poem develops the idea that outward forms of religion are as nothing beside truth and brotherly love …(his) poem inspired Taneyev … a summation of Taneyev’s life and work … (bears) comparison with Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, especially use of fugues …a compelling piece which Pletnev does well to clarify so successfully …includes a fine solo warmly sung by Marianna Tarassova.” (Gramophone)
[1] Chorus (Allegro tempestoso) 5:14[2] Double Chorus (Andante sostenuto)4:52[3] Chorus. Triple Fugue (Andante-Allegro molto) 7:40[4] Chorus (Allegro moderato-Fuga. Allegro tenebroso) 3:43[5] Quartet (Andante) 10:58[6] Quartet and Chorus (Adagio ma non troppo) 8:45[7] Interlude (Allegro appassionato) 6:24[8] Aria (Alto solo) (Adagio più tosto largo) 10:25[9] Double Chorus. Finale. (Adagio pietoso e moltocantabile- Allegro moderato –Allegro molto) 10:54