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Sergei Rachmaninov

Bogoroditse Devo, from The Vespers  Play

National Collegiate Chorale of Scotland Chorale
Christopher Bell Conductor

Recorded on 08/17/2004, uploaded on 01/15/2009

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Bogoroditse Devo from the Vespers     Sergei Rachmaninov

Sergei Rachmaninov's music is characterized by memorable soaring melodies, romantic harmonies and a distinctive Russian flavor. The Vespers (1915) represent the summit of Russian choral music. This is a setting of the Ave Maria.

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos,

Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee,

Blessed art Thou among women,

And blessed is the Fruit of Thy Womb,

For Thou hast borne the Savior of our souls.

Christopher Bell