Description
| [1] Chorus (Allegro tempestoso) 5:14 |
| [2] Double Chorus (Andante sostenuto)4:52 |
| [3] Chorus. Triple Fugue (Andante-Allegro molto) 7:40 |
| [4] Chorus (Allegro moderato-Fuga. Allegro tenebroso) 3:43 |
| [5] Quartet (Andante) 10:58 |
| [6] Quartet and Chorus (Adagio ma non troppo) 8:45 |
| [7] Interlude (Allegro appassionato) 6:24 |
| [8] Aria (Alto solo) (Adagio più tosto largo) 10:25 |
| [9] Double Chorus. Finale. (Adagio pietoso e molto |
| cantabile- Allegro moderato –Allegro molto) 10:54 |
“(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)
