At the Reading of a Psalm (Kantate 2,Op.36
RUSSIAN N.O / PLETNEV
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Release Date: 01/01/2021
(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)