Nunc dimittis, the famous ‟O Lord now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace‟ In russian‟ Nyne otpuschayeshi‟ has been opportunity for many composers to give us beautiful songs. This one is the most dramatic ever written, here interpreted by soloists and choir of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin cathedral. With some pictures of Orthodox churches, from the humblest wooden chapel to the magnificent St Basil cathedral.
Should anyone know the name of the composer of this song,please inform us.
For those interested, herewith the names of some slav composers who also illustrated the Simeon's prayer:
Strokin, Gretchaninov, Rachmaninov, Kastalsky, Tolstokulakov, Chesnokov, Nikolsky, Oserov, Shipovalnikov, Hristov, Davidovsky, Arkhangelsky, Stepanov and quite few other songs from anonymous composers.
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hymnodyhands 2 years ago
There's even an low F# in the background at the end.
model84 2 years ago
It's a low A at 1:30 :) Unbelievable!
model84 2 years ago
Oh, how dearly I would love to know the composer of this! And catch that low note (a B flat, I believe) sneaking in at 1:30! So lovely and so passionate, on a text that cannot be made too lovely or passionate. And that bell! Superb!
hymnodyhands 2 years ago
Oh oui, renversant. Toujours cette façon particulière de chanter ces chants, unique à ce répertoire. Fascinant.
treblechoir99 3 years ago