Głos płaczu mego, The Sound of My Weeping, Orthodox hymns of the Lenten Triodion
5/9/2023, 18 Tracks, 1:06:15
Featuring
Miłosz Bogić
Varslavia
Alfred Schnittke
Giennadij Nikiforowicz Łapajew
Alexander Nikolsky
Marcin Molski
Artem Wedel
Ijulianija Denisowa
Stevan Stojanović Mokranjac
Grigorij Fiodorowicz Lwowskij
Nikolai Danilin
Vladimir Milosavljević
Aleksiej Fiodorowicz Lwow
Sergei Taneyev
Hilarion Alfeyev
Paweł Czesnokow
Aleksander Greczaninow
Anonymous
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Compositional Technique
The album's musical journey follows three liturgical seasons: the Pre-Lenten season, Great Lent, and Holy Week, reflecting the Orthodox Church's spiritual calendar.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "GŁOS PŁACZU MEGO" (The Sound of My Weeping), reflects a journey of repentance and the emotional expressions of sadness and joy associated with spiritual transformation.
Cultural Impact
The figure of the 'wise thief' from the Holy Friday hymn, who repented on the cross, has become a symbol of God's mercy in culture.
Historical Context
The spiritual journey of Great Lent and Holy Week, central to Eastern Christianity, leads believers to the Light of Pascha (Easter), which symbolizes the defeat of death and the meaning of daily struggles.
Historical Context
In early Christianity, Lent primarily prepared catechumens (converts) for baptism during the Paschal liturgy, marking their entry into the community and full participation in faith.
Performer Biography
Miłosz Bogić, the conductor, is a sound engineer and choral conductor of Polish-Serbian descent who also works in audio post-production for films.
Performer Biography
The Varslavia Orthodox Music Ensemble, founded in 2016, operates under the patronage of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.
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