Taras Shtonda, Academic Choir of the National radio of Ukraine named after P. Maiboroda. Hospody, Hospody, syloyu Tvoyeyu! Sacred Music. /digi-pack/. (Lord, Lord, with Your Power!)
Taras Shtonda, Academic Choir of the National radio of Ukraine named after P. Maiboroda. Hospody, Hospody, syloyu Tvoyeyu! Sacred Music. /digi-pack/. (Lord, Lord, with Your Power!)
This time, the Academic Choir of the NRCU managed by Yulia Tkach presents the outcome of its collaboration with singer Taras Shtonda – the owner of a great bass baritone, a soloist of Kyiv Opera and Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. The outcome deserves positive consideration – no doubt. Both because it presents spiritual pieces by Dmytro Bortniansky, Pavlo Chesnokov, Mykola Leontovych – and because the performance quality is high. Generally, sacred music is a special matter that requires, obvious enough, special treatment. Both while working with it – and, actually, when listening to it. Technique as such is not enough to create an authentic atmosphere – deep, rich, able to expand internal horizons and take one beyond the routine. So, I would like to compliment Yulia Tkach and all of her team – they have managed to create such an atmosphere. It's beautiful music, far from ordinary merriment – but their performance makes it full with some indescribable joy, anticipation of luminous heights. And the voice of Taras Shtonda in this case seems to act as a kind of an earthly contrast – by which the chorus sounds particularly transparent...
The release contains an 8-page booklet with photos and information about the performers (in Ukrainian and English).
Publisher: National Radio Company of Ukraine Year: 2012
What should one expect from an album dedicated to the Holy Resurrection? This piece by AghiaDimitra choir is dominated by – joy. Perhaps, it should be noted that the joy is profound. Not only in terms of authenticity, but also in terms of the spectrum range, with a bunch of shades, overtone...
Domestic price: 250.60UAH,
International price: $17.90USD
The theme of Christmas is actually gratifying, it is one of the most clear and joyful Christian holidays. But these chants – unlike, say, Christmas carols – reveal a somewhat different type of joy. Quiet, enlightened – as if one stands in the face of our familiar world and sees traits not subject to time or darkness manifesting through it.
Domestic price: 348.60UAH,
International price: $24.90USD
Life is a variable flow, and we often say that too many hasty, superficial, and emotional things get mixed in this water. But this album is a reminder about that at any time there is a stream full of peace, light, and joy. It does not hide from us, it is always at hand – just one heartbeat away...
Domestic price: 348.60UAH,
International price: $24.90USD
There is certain magic akin to the content of genuine, deep lullabies – although, sure, in this case the music is more sophisticated, and it is not limited to the "mother/child" vector at all. The emotional palette is very diverse, from the quiet waters of a prayer – and to the disturbing confrontation with the violent world of passions.
Domestic price: 250.60UAH,
International price: $17.90USD
For all those who have no need for audio discs but do have the need for sacred music that sounds at home, not in a church – this disc will become just a wonderful acquisition. First, these are, as you can see, five albums on one disc. But number not always can say anything about quality, of course. Thus, secondly – have a look at the performers whose albums have been included here.
Domestic price: 278.60UAH,
International price: $19.90USD
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