A New Joy - Orthodox Music For Christmas. Epcc/hil
) | Label: harmonia mundi Catalog: HMX2927410 Format: CD Composed by: A New Joy, a disc that includes several first recordings of music by Kastalski, Izvekov and others, draws upon the rich treasury of 19th- & 20th-century liturgical hymnography and carols of the Nativity Feast. This beautiful music was suppressed during the tragic events of the 20th century and has only come to light in recent years. Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in performances that capture the special flavor of Christian music from the Orthodox tradition. |