Bogoroditse Dyevo Raduisya. Rakhmaninov

This composition from the opus 37 "Vespers" of Sergei Rakhmaninov is my favourite setting of this text. It is combined with Russian icons of the Mother of God of Kazan.

The text differs from the Western version. "Virgin Birthgiver of God, rejoice! Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls!"

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• Christian
• Russian
• Orthodox
• Vocal
• Classical
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• Rachmaninov

[cccpredarmy]

who sings?

[Vostorgina01]

It is the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir directed by Paul Hillier. I always put credits at the end of the video, it is a professional touch. If you wish to know the artists who performed the piece, simply look in the credits.

Bog blagoslovit.

raba bozhiya Vostorgina

[martolin1]

In my opinion, this is the best interpretation of this song on youtube. Especialy basses and altos. Well done!

[7x6h2]

Easily the most beautiful version I've ever heard. Outstanding.

[KjeXXXer]

Will sing this tonight with a choir! :)

[KjeXXXer]

@DumitruNicu Musica Russica, at their website!

[DumitruNicu]

How can I find the Sveshnikov version, in entire?

[steelfan81]

i have this version in my church. always enjoy singing this!!! :-)

[analuchian]

the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

[crazyinstructor]

Used to sing this in the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir the odd time - I love it!

[jthameschoir08]

@martimtavares Nerd! jk.... :) me too!

[martimtavares]

oh god, that F major seventh on the soprano just makes me sway...

[cribasbz]

one of the best interpretations.........thnx!!­!

[KevinBeach2]

If you ever can, get hold of the CD of Rachmaninov's Vespers performed by the Philharmonia Chorus (of London) conducted by David Hill. It's a full-throated and full-blooded performance, unlike any other British version.