Rachmaninov Vespers Cappella Amsterdam
An impressive masterpiece named Rachmaninov Vespers, that almost stops time in het Muziekgebouw. This exciting concert will be performed by Cappella Amsterdam on 10 February.
Rachmaninov Vespers Cappella Amsterdam
A cappella choir works
Rachmaninov��s monumental Vespers is one of the most beautiful, impressive acappella choral works ever composed. The composition is based on ancient Russian Orthodox melodies. The masterpiece, however, was not really suitable for the strict requirements of Russian Orthodox liturgy. Its dramatic setting, symphonic scale and great virtuosity have made the work very popular in concert halls around the world.
Wake for the whole night
The name Vespers is actually incorrect. Rachmaninov called his work Vsénoshchnoye bdéniye, which means ‘All-Night Vigil���. Strictly speaking, only the first six of the fifteen movements of this work are vespers (evening prayers). Movements 7 to 14 are Matins (night prayers) and movement 15 is a First Hour (morning) prayer. In concert form, it doesn’t last all night, although this masterpiece by Rachmaninov almost makes time stop.
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Rachmaninov Vespers Cappella Amsterdam
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