These two prayers for the dead are based on a
traditional Russian song. The two choirs presented are
“a cappella”.
The melodies that make up each vocal part form a
musical fabric that is reminiscent of Renaissance
polyphony. There is a sought-after convergence between
Slavic cultures and Western art.
The text in the Slavonic language is presented in the
scores with a transcription for Russian-speaking
singers (pages 1 to 12), then a transcription designed
for French-speaking singers ...(+)
These two prayers for the dead are based on a
traditional Russian song. The two choirs presented are
“a cappella”.
The melodies that make up each vocal part form a
musical fabric that is reminiscent of Renaissance
polyphony. There is a sought-after convergence between
Slavic cultures and Western art.
The text in the Slavonic language is presented in the
scores with a transcription for Russian-speaking
singers (pages 1 to 12), then a transcription designed
for French-speaking singers (pages I to XII).
The book includes the translation of the texts and a
pronunciation guide.
