The three-CD album Golden Orthodox 3CD contains the most famous Orthodox Church songs performed in various liturgical periods. On the first album we can hear the Choir of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Minsk under the direction of nun Irina Denisowa (Nun Juliania), presenting classical traditional compositions in the conductor's arrangements. Nun Juliania is the preceptor of the Festive Choir of St Elisabeth Convent, the author of over 170 church chants, harmonisations and treatments. Her choir in its long activity has collected countless awards in many prestigious Orthodox Church-related festivals. The second album is a collection of selected works from various publications of the Warsaw Orthodox Church Music Ensemble under the direction of priest Jerzy Szurbak. This group exists for over 40 years - its origins date back to September 1971. Orthodox Church music at hand of priest Szurbak became a real breath of spirit, touching the hearts of listeners overcomes divisions and connects people of different faiths and nationalities in prayer. The band's chronicle has more than 1,600 concerts, as well as many radio, television and film recordings. The third album contains an extremely interesting Canon of Prayer to the Holy Mother of God, performed on the eve of August 15th - Dormition of the Mother of God. It is performed by the 'Jedinstvo' Choir, Kotor (Montenegro) under the direction of deacon Mihajlo Lazarevic. The Serbian Choral Society ‘Jedinstvo’ was officially established in 1839, although, many sources show, that the band from Kotor was formed much earlier, around 1830. The main goal of the ‘Jedinstvo’ Society is to work for culture, tradition and education. ‘Jedinstvo’ has a rich music library, specializing in church and artistic singing. ‘Jedinstvo’ is a laureate of many awards and distinctions, among others: the Star of the South Slavic Choir Society (1939) and the first place of the Belgrade Choir Society (1897, 1927). The choir has had many successful tours in Serbia, Croatia, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece and many more. We invite you to listen to the unique music of the Orthodox Church!
Selection:
CD 1
1.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Great Litany03:302.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Blessed Man02:44
3.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThree Little Litanies04:01
4.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirRejoice, O Virgin Theotokos I (Ave Maria)00:57
5.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir Of MinskThe Only Begotten Son02:55
6.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirPraise the Name of the Lord03:34
7.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirMy Soul Magnifies the Lord03:58
8.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirBless, The Lord, O My Soul03:29
9.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir Of MinskFestal canon of the Meeting of the Lord03:36
10.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Beatitudes02:59
11.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Cherubic Hymn I04:31
12.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirRejoice, O Virgin Theotokos II (Ave Maria)02:24
13.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirTrisagion01:31
14.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Cherubic Hymn II05:23
15.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirOur Father01:16
16.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir Of MinskEucharistic Canon (The Anaphora)05:10
17.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir of MinskStichira of the Great Friday02:12
18.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir of MinskThe Easter Hymn02:20
19.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThy Resurrection, O Christ Our Savior02:58
20.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirThe Angel Cried (Paschal Megalynarion)01:37
21.St. Peter St. Paul Cathedral Choir of MinskChrist is Risen I (Paschal Troparion)00:53
22.Minsk Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral ChoirChrist is Risen II (Paschal Troparion)00:42
CD 2
1.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaBlessed is the Man04:222.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaSave, O Lord, Thy People (The Holy Cross Troparion)03:54
3.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaRejoice, O Virgin Theotokos02:59
4.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaPraise the Name of the Lord04:11
5.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Great Doxology08:18
6.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaIkos from Akafists (1 and 12)04:59
7.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Gospel02:58
8.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaOur Father03:05
9.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaA Hymn to the Virgin02:02
10.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaPsalm No. 5407:47
11.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaLet My Prayer Arise05:10
12.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Wise Thief (: Exapostilarion of the Great Friday)02:39
13.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Troparation of the Great Saturday03:01
14.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Angel Cried (Paschal Megalynarion)02:11
15.Zespol Muzyki Cerkiewnej pod dyr.ks.Jerzego SzurbakaThe Easter Canticle - Rejoice, The Lord07:04
CD 3
1.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorGreat Litany04:27
2.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorGod Is the Lord, Two Hymns to the Theotokos03:52
4.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 1)01:44
5.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 3)03:36
6.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorLitany of Suplicatin, Troparion02:28
7.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 4)01:34
8.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 5)01:39
9.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 6)03:54
11.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorThe Hymn of Degrees, 4th Tone01:47
16.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 7)02:07
17.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 8)01:41
18.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorKatavasia 8th Tone "Passing Across the Water as It Was Land" (Song 9)02:02
19.The Serbian Choral Society Jedinstvo 1839 KotorIts Trly Meet 4th Tone, Trisagion, Our Father04:02
