Selections range from old favourites like 'Dark Eyes,' the 'Volga Boatman's Song,' and ' Kalinka,' to much less familiar gems like 'There is Birch in the Field' (Tchaikovsky Uses this theme in his Fourth Symphony.) The true joy in singing is everywhere evident. Sumptuous sound from top to bottom, pinpoint accuracy, electrifying virtuosity and great expressiveness. Each region represented reveals in its music an enriched experience of the uniqueness of its own culture. The emotional range is broad as well, from subtle lyrics to boisterous joy. The authentic Russian songs offered generously on this program cover a wide range of genre and character, from love songs and coach tunes to peasant dances. This superb chorus sings a multiplicity of folk masterpieces: Russian, Gregorian, and Ukrainian.
Academy of Choral Art : Pearls of Traditional Music
