Nigel Short, the founder and Artistic Director of Tenebrae, was a former member of the world-renowned vocal ensemble The King's Singers.
Composition History
The album includes some pieces of sacred Russian Orthodox music that have never before been recorded in the UK.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nigel Short, the Artistic Director of Tenebrae, was captivated by the intense spirituality and powerful effect of Russian Orthodox Liturgy and its choral music during his travels in Russia in the early nineties.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place at the Church of St Augustine, Kilburn, on March 8-9, 2013.
Performer Biography
Tenebrae, the award-winning choir on this recording, blends the passion of a large cathedral choir with the precision of a chamber ensemble.
Recording & Production
This album, "Russian Treasures," marks the launch of Bene Arte, a new record label established exclusively to record the choir Tenebrae.
Historical Context
The tradition of Russian church singing evolved more-or-less uninterrupted from the 16th century until its sudden decline with the Bolshevik Rebellion in 1917.
