Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna John Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing Eugene Englert: A Threefold Blessing Roger Hoffmann: Consider the Lilies Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium George Fenton: Shadowlands Main Theme 😊
@@BenjaminGessel, yes, and O Magnum Mysterium by Tomas Luis de Victoria. One of my all-time favorite pieces I've ever sung in my 66 years as an almost lifelong choral singer. I sang it and Salvation is Created in my HS Concert Choir and can still hear it in my mind right now.
I’m playing this piece as a band piece but honestly it’s more beautiful when a choir sings it especially one as powerful as this one! (What a bunch of powerhouses it’s amazing!)
Madison Hollingsworth I’m not sure where you are on your music experience but this is a piece that requires mature musicians. I was in band from 7th grade through college. The college marching band played this as a warm up and it was gorgeous! A middle school band or choir who’s member aren’t as experienced in managing breathing, dynamics, and intonation properly will NOT deliver the same performance as this group of singers.
A beautifully delivered sacred hymn for internal depth reception to collectively sung in this fine choir which I believe would do Schubert with ease and quality
From some of the comments here, and being a choral conductor myself, it has always been my belief that instrumentalist gain a better understanding of sensitivity of a phrase when they spend time singing in a choir. I was in both in all my schooling, and can attest first hand to a better band sound when band students sing in a choir (and they also become the "core" note-readers in a choir!). Beautiful song . . . phrases filled with deep emotion.
Hmmm... My experience has been maybe a tad different, but if you have very disciplined, focused, mature, musically serious teens, etc. in choirs, etc., yeah, choir becomes something very special indeed... Strings = Focused, polite, hard working, disciplined. Not chatty. Brass = A bit more boisterous than strings, but can be extremely focused and serious minded as well. Bigger on technical, loud, aggressive passages, etc. somewhat. The more mature the brass player, the greater the chance you will get expressive players, etc. Horns are particularly serious minded, most of them... Woodwinds = Double reeds are careful about their reeds and instruments. Similar to horns and strings-more serious musically, etc. in general. Flutes/clarinets = In between strings/double reeds/horns and saxes/trumpets/low brass/percussion, regarding focus and not being chatty, etc. Flutes often being a bit chattier, etc. Saxes = Jazz fans mostly, a bit more of the "rebel"... Percussion = Party time. Until about 11th grade or so, and only regarding those percussionists who are true musicians, etc. (The others are party party folks.) Choir? Again, my experience has been quite different... Teens in choir simply cannot zip it... No discipline whatsoever. College is a bit different, sure, but more principled and mature young adults are ALWAYS more enjoyable to work with, be around, sing with, etc.
Sue Shuey, I agree, having sung in choir almost all my life and played clarinet in band from 4th grade through high school. I also remember that when my sons began band in 6th grade the director said he could really tell which students had prior choir and/or piano experience and appreciated them having that background; said it really gave them an edge or a headstart, especially in note-reading and basic musicality.
We sang this when I was in high school. I was the lead of the male voices in our Chamber Singers group. Brings back so many memories. I was the first all state vocalist in my high school’s history. Almost brings a tear to my eye. I had so much pizzazz and drive back then. Lol
In band it seems like a easy piece but it’s actually not as easy because to make the piece beautiful you have to have so much control with dynamics and if you pull it of it sounds amazing
My highschool is singing this and its so challenging after 2 years of online choir. As a high soprano I can hit the high and loud notes no problem but what I really have to work for is the high and soft stuff. Dynamics are hard especially when your up at the top of your register but they’re what adds the magic.
"Salvation is Created" is a choral work composed by Pavel Chesnokov in 1912 as the fifth in his Ten Communion Hymns (Russian Orthodox Church). Text of the hymn: "Salvation is made in the midst of the earth, O God. Alleluia." Original text in Russian: "Cпасение coдeлaл еси посреде земли, Боже. Аллилуия." (Spaséniye sodélal yesí posredé ziemlí, Bózhe. Allilúiya.)
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a Son is given. Glory to God in the highest for inspiring such beautiful works of art as this. And thank you TeDeum Chamber Choir for such a beautiful rendition.
So powerfully beautiful. We sang this in high school choir in the '70's, believe it or not, and this instantly brought it all back. I hope listeners understand the true meaning of the message, namely, that salvation is created BY GOD for mankind, not by us for ourselves. The apostle Paul wrote to Titus, "But when the kindness and love of God our savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things WE had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified BY HIS GRACE (unmerited favor), we might become heirs, having the hope (certain expectation) of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying." Don't hear this deeply affecting music and then pass on without coming to know the One who loves you and wants you for Himself. Claim by faith the salvation HE has made possible and has freely provided for you.
I played bass clarinet in this. It was beautiful. We need to see ourselves as ensemble players rather than stunning soloists. The stunning soloist is Pavel Chesnokov. We are his earthly backing group.
Yeah my bands playing it too I don't actually have a part (we have too many percussionists) but our biggest problem with it is that we play it way too fast so our director made us all listen to a choir sing the piece
The story behind this song and then what really happened to his church makes this song even more amazing. My band teacher gave us this piece and after a few plays, he played the choir version of it. Our band played much better after that. Prefer this version, too. Simply astonishing.
This is one of my favorite pieces of Chesnokov and I have listened to all renditions I came across. I don’t know why, I am not an expert in music, but listening to this one can really make you feel why it is so marvelous that Salvation is created.
It's a tricky balance to let it be relaxed enough to let the heavenly harmonies unfold while also maintaining a sense of direction and phrasing. So Glad you appreciated our performance.
Beautifully executed...blend, balance, tone, everything needed for a fine presentation. Thank you for not adding any excessive vibrato, as your voices produced an adequately rich quality that would work well any orthodox church or cathedral. I could hear a little more bass; however, it is still stunning.
My guess is simply that they have another recording they prefer. This is good, but it does have some weaknesses - it’s also in English, which may irritate a Russian audience.
We played this for our concert festival competition (band, I played flute) in my senior year of high school and it gave me shivers every time. Thank you for this video, it brought back such wonderful memories.
Utterly magnificent interpretation: perfect in tempo, blend, and dynamics. One of the high points of my career as a church choirmaster was to lead our choir in this anthem, while myself carrying the oktavist part : admittedly a challenge. Would our performance had come even close to this!!
Hey. I've repeated this video many times for the reason that it's exquisite to hear. Everytime I listen to this, I feel like I'm in heaven. The tenors sing solemnly, and other voices are so good. Hope you notice me. I'm a Filipino and I admire you. Lovelots!🤗
As we enter Holy Week, we hear again *how* Salvation is created in the earth. God, our God, the Incarnate One, is crucified as the Lamb who carries away the sin of the earth, and then is placed into the earth to sanctify the graves of all who die in Him, until the Third Day, the Last Day, in which the earth itself is raised with Him to the glory He has prepared for us. With the sign of the Holy Cross in view, this is the music to be heard and believed as we stand at the graveside of those we love for whom we mourn, "but not as those who have no hope." (Jesus lives, and Levi lives in Him.)
OMG, that made me cry... That's never happened before. I played this in band, beautifully I might add, but it's kind of hard to get wrapped up in it's beauty playing a wind instrument... I love it. It's on my bucket list to hear it same at Easter in Russia.
Yes. Having sung the bass II part while directing this magnificent anthem, and having to struggle to keep my emotions in check, I, too appreciate the excellence of that part -- but then, this entire performance in every aspect was above excellent.
Pavel Grigorievitch Tchesnokov (en russe : Павел Григорьевич Чесноков), né le 12 octobre 1877 (24 octobre 1877 dans le calendrier grégorien) à Vladimir et mort le 14 mars 1944 à Moscou est un compositeur, chef de chœur et professeur de musique russe. Il est l'auteur de plus de cinq cents œuvres chorales, dont plus de quatre cents œuvres de musique sacrée. Biographie Tchesnokov fait ses études musicales au conservatoire de Moscou, où il reçoit une formation instrumentale et vocale approfondie, comprenant neuf ans de solfège et sept ans de piano et de violon. Il étudie aussi la composition avec quatre ans d'apprentissage de l'harmonie, du contrepoint et de la forme. Ses maîtres au conservatoire sont Sergueï Taneïev et Mikhaïl Ippolitov-Ivanov. Ils influenceront le style de ses compositions musicales, essentiellement liturgiques et chorales. Vue de l'intérieur de la cathédrale du Christ-Sauveur de Moscou en 1883, par Fyodor Klages (1812-1890). À un âge encore jeune, Tchesnokov est déjà un chef d'orchestre et chef de chœur reconnu, dirigeant des formations comme la Société chorale Russe. Cette reconnaissance lui assure une place au conservatoire de Moscou où les grands compositeurs comme Tchaïkovski partagent avec lui leurs compétences et leurs connaissances. Il y fonde un programme d'apprentissage de la direction chorale, qu'il dirige de 1920 jusqu'à sa mort. À l'âge de 30 ans, Tchesnokov a achevé près de quatre cents œuvres chorales sacrées mais doit faire une pause dans la création d'œuvres liturgiques au moment de la révolution russe. Sous le régime communiste, toute création dans le domaine de l'art sacré est rigoureusement proscrite et Tchesnokov se tourne alors vers la musique profane. Il compose plus d'une centaine d'œuvres laïques et dirige des chorales laïques comme le Chœur de l'Académie de Moscou et le chœur du Théâtre Bolchoï. Pavel Tchesnokov est maître de chœur de la cathédrale du Christ-Sauveur de Moscou, lorsque celle-ci est détruite par le régime soviétique en 1933, au nom de la politique athée. Cet acte de destruction le choque au point qu'il cesse alors complètement d'écrire de la musique. Il meurt le 14 mars 1944. Son œuvre musicale L'œuvre de Tchesnokov est influencée par son maître Sergueï Taneïev. Ce dernier était non seulement compositeur, mais aussi un historien de la musique russe qui étudia notamment l'apparition, au xviie siècle, du chant polyphonique dans la musique liturgique russe. En effet depuis les débuts de la christianisation de la Russie en 988, et pendant les six siècles suivants, la musique sacrée avait été uniquement monophonique. Pavel Tchesnokov cherche à conserver les qualités de ce style musical traditionnel, tout en lui ajoutant celles de la polyphonie. Pavel Tchesnokov est l'auteur d'environ cinq cents pièces chorales, principalement des pièces religieuses et des transcriptions de chants traditionnels, y compris plusieurs cycles complets de la liturgie, des vigiles, des œuvres spécifiques (service commémoratif, cycle dédié à la Vierge, etc.), des arrangements de chants folkloriques, des chœurs chantant la poésie russe. Tchesnokov est considéré comme un des principaux représentants du « renouveau » («нового направления») de la musique spirituelle russe. Ses œuvres liturgiques donnent une intensité dramatique aux chœurs, à la fois archaïsante et inspirée par l'art dramatique de l'opéra. Il a écrit un traité, Gestion du Chœur (publié en 1940) qui est considéré comme un classique pour les chefs de chœur désirant expérimenter de nouvelles façons de développer l'art choral. Le livre de Tchesnokov recense une grande quantité d'œuvres chorales et est devenu une sorte d'encyclopédie des œuvres chorales russes.
I performed this piece in band and choir in high school then again in the college band . I didn’t appreciate this great music until now, many years later. It bored me in high school (shame on me). It thrills me now, at age 82.
Thank you Jesus for your salvation!
This has to be the most heavenly piece of music I’ve ever heard
Miserere mei deus by Tenebrae ...listen amd Penitence prayer for Russia with oktavist Mikhail Zlatopolsky
Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna
John Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing
Eugene Englert: A Threefold Blessing
Roger Hoffmann: Consider the Lilies
Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium
George Fenton: Shadowlands Main Theme
😊
Look up Chesnokov's other work, equally if not more beautiful
@@BenjaminGessel Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium a *thousand times YES!*
@@BenjaminGessel, yes, and O Magnum Mysterium by Tomas Luis de Victoria. One of my all-time favorite pieces I've ever sung in my 66 years as an almost lifelong choral singer. I sang it and Salvation is Created in my HS Concert Choir and can still hear it in my mind right now.
15 years ago, the church I used to go to, the choir sang this from the sanctuary's lobby at their annual Christmas musical.
I’m playing this piece as a band piece but honestly it’s more beautiful when a choir sings it especially one as powerful as this one! (What a bunch of powerhouses it’s amazing!)
Madison Hollingsworth I’m not sure where you are on your music experience but this is a piece that requires mature musicians. I was in band from 7th grade through college. The college marching band played this as a warm up and it was gorgeous! A middle school band or choir who’s member aren’t as experienced in managing breathing, dynamics, and intonation properly will NOT deliver the same performance as this group of singers.
I am in 6th grade band and I am going to play this at my concert
Micah Givens I’m in 8th grade and we’re playing this... we sound great!
I’m doing it in choir this year
i gotta sing this with my choir
Absolutely stunning. I am carried to Heaven through tears.
A beautifully delivered sacred hymn for internal depth reception to collectively sung in this fine choir which I believe would do Schubert with ease and quality
Finally! An ensemble that is playing the song at the right tempo.
We are glad to know you enjoyed.
From some of the comments here, and being a choral conductor myself, it has always been my belief that instrumentalist gain a better understanding of sensitivity of a phrase when they spend time singing in a choir. I was in both in all my schooling, and can attest first hand to a better band sound when band students sing in a choir (and they also become the "core" note-readers in a choir!). Beautiful song . . . phrases filled with deep emotion.
Hmmm...
My experience has been maybe a tad different, but if you have very disciplined, focused, mature, musically serious teens, etc. in choirs, etc., yeah, choir becomes something very special indeed...
Strings = Focused, polite, hard working, disciplined. Not chatty.
Brass = A bit more boisterous than strings, but can be extremely focused and serious minded as well. Bigger on technical, loud, aggressive passages, etc. somewhat. The more mature the brass player, the greater the chance you will get expressive players, etc. Horns are particularly serious minded, most of them...
Woodwinds = Double reeds are careful about their reeds and instruments. Similar to horns and strings-more serious musically, etc. in general. Flutes/clarinets = In between strings/double reeds/horns and saxes/trumpets/low brass/percussion, regarding focus and not being chatty, etc. Flutes often being a bit chattier, etc. Saxes = Jazz fans mostly, a bit more of the "rebel"...
Percussion = Party time. Until about 11th grade or so, and only regarding those percussionists who are true musicians, etc. (The others are party party folks.)
Choir? Again, my experience has been quite different... Teens in choir simply cannot zip it... No discipline whatsoever. College is a bit different, sure, but more principled and mature young adults are ALWAYS more enjoyable to work with, be around, sing with, etc.
agreed!
Sue Shuey, I agree, having sung in choir almost all my life and played clarinet in band from 4th grade through high school. I also remember that when my sons began band in 6th grade the director said he could really tell which students had prior choir and/or piano experience and appreciated them having that background; said it really gave them an edge or a headstart, especially in note-reading and basic musicality.
Well said, Sue. Different skills get emphasized in the various musical ensembles, and each can inform the other in profound ways.
We sang this when I was in high school. I was the lead of the male voices in our Chamber Singers group. Brings back so many memories. I was the first all state vocalist in my high school’s history. Almost brings a tear to my eye. I had so much pizzazz and drive back then. Lol
In an increaslingly evil world, this is exactly what is needed.
It was just like angels singing in heaven with full of glory
When I need to connect with God, I listen to this. Thank you, Te Deum, for this gift.
No words can express how much I love Pavel Chesnokov's music. Thank you for this wonderful performance!
skogstrollet What of his would you recommend?
So glad you enjoyed and more moved.
In band it seems like a easy piece but it’s actually not as easy because to make the piece beautiful you have to have so much control with dynamics and if you pull it of it sounds amazing
You are spot on with dynamic control and slow and thoughtful phrase shaping. Not easy, but worth the effort.
One of those pieces that can make me cry just from the beauty alone.
Just majestically magnificent.
Right?!
Who gets the chills when they hit the sharp note
Musical, intelligent conducting with no whiff of any unneeded gesture. BEAUTIFULLY sung - they sounded like he looked! BRAVO all!
A performance for the ages! Beautiful
We’re singing this in chorus and they made me cry because of how beautiful they sound
My highschool is singing this and its so challenging after 2 years of online choir. As a high soprano I can hit the high and loud notes no problem but what I really have to work for is the high and soft stuff. Dynamics are hard especially when your up at the top of your register but they’re what adds the magic.
A piece that makes the heart ache with the beauty of it
We agree, Laura.
I think this is what the Angels were singing at the precise moment of the Resurrection!
"Salvation is Created" is a choral work composed by Pavel Chesnokov in 1912 as the fifth in his Ten Communion Hymns (Russian Orthodox Church). Text of the hymn: "Salvation is made in the midst of the earth, O God. Alleluia." Original text in Russian: "Cпасение coдeлaл еси посреде земли, Боже. Аллилуия." (Spaséniye sodélal yesí posredé ziemlí, Bózhe. Allilúiya.)
I too was in the high school choir. This was my favorite piece of music we sang.
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a Son is given.
Glory to God in the highest for inspiring such beautiful works of art as this.
And thank you TeDeum Chamber Choir for such a beautiful rendition.
So powerfully beautiful. We sang this in high school choir in the '70's, believe it or not, and this instantly brought it all back. I hope listeners understand the true meaning of the message, namely, that salvation is created BY GOD for mankind, not by us for ourselves. The apostle Paul wrote to Titus, "But when the kindness and love of God our savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things WE had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified BY HIS GRACE (unmerited favor), we might become heirs, having the hope (certain expectation) of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying." Don't hear this deeply affecting music and then pass on without coming to know the One who loves you and wants you for Himself. Claim by faith the salvation HE has made possible and has freely provided for you.
Amen and amen.
Amen!
Amen.
AMEN!!!!!
Amen!!
I’m playing this in band I don’t like the way it sounds in band...but the choir gives me a better perspective of how beautiful this piece actually is
RandomFlute Person yea and i play clarinet and we have melody and it is one of the hardest peices not bc of the notes its hard bc of the song itself
Mswax1 :3 I agree
I played bass clarinet in this. It was beautiful. We need to see ourselves as ensemble players rather than stunning soloists. The stunning soloist is Pavel Chesnokov. We are his earthly backing group.
Just curious, but what arrangement was it? Micheal Brown? Houseknecht?
Yeah my bands playing it too I don't actually have a part (we have too many percussionists) but our biggest problem with it is that we play it way too fast so our director made us all listen to a choir sing the piece
Hauntingly beautiful and so heavenly!
Chesnokov!!!! Amazing composer!!!! Blessed by the Divine!!!
One of my all-time favorite pieces!!!
00:49 this gave me chills 😍😍😍. Such a heavenly voice! 👼👼👼
This is such a good choir. They did a fantastic job on this timeless piece by Chesnokov.!!!!!!!
Good choir, good conductor, good venue, good recording
Thank you, Robert. We love this piece and loved sharing it.
Flawless!
The story behind this song and then what really happened to his church makes this song even more amazing. My band teacher gave us this piece and after a few plays, he played the choir version of it. Our band played much better after that. Prefer this version, too. Simply astonishing.
Can you share the story? Now I'm intrigued
@@lowroar5127 Im guessing they are referring to Cathedral of Christ the Saviour look it up on wikipedia
How angelic the sound. It reaches #unrealstatus
Our marching show for the 22' season has an original take on salvation is created
This is one of my favorite pieces of Chesnokov and I have listened to all renditions I came across. I don’t know why, I am not an expert in music, but listening to this one can really make you feel why it is so marvelous that Salvation is created.
Great tempo with a great sense of phrasing and musicianship.CONGRATS
Mario Pearson - thank you. What a glorious space in which to bring this gem to life
Agreed
YES !!!
This is so beautiful. It sounds much better at a relaxed tempo, as this choir does.
It's a tricky balance to let it be relaxed enough to let the heavenly harmonies unfold while also maintaining a sense of direction and phrasing. So Glad you appreciated our performance.
I remember singing this in Chamber Singers in college back in the early eighties. I did love singing this song.
I have the shivers!!! This is incredible!! I wish it could be hours long
A musical stairway to heaven
I sang this in high school Chambers Choir. Absolutely stunning
Beautifully executed...blend, balance, tone, everything needed for a fine presentation. Thank you for not adding any excessive vibrato, as your voices produced an adequately rich quality that would work well any orthodox church or cathedral. I could hear a little more bass; however, it is still stunning.
12 visitors have no taste. I feel sorry for those who dont appreciate this piece of art.
17 now.
My guess is simply that they have another recording they prefer. This is good, but it does have some weaknesses - it’s also in English, which may irritate a Russian audience.
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We played this for our concert festival competition (band, I played flute) in my senior year of high school and it gave me shivers every time. Thank you for this video, it brought back such wonderful memories.
I sang this in my old choir. One of my favorite songs.
We are playing this song for our band concert and honestly everytime i play it i cry
Me, too.
I am playing it in a trombone choir and same
This was my high school choir's theme song, back in "75"! I love this song!
One of my all-time favorite choral works, as well.
Utterly magnificent interpretation: perfect in tempo, blend, and dynamics. One of the high points of my career as a church choirmaster was to lead our choir in this anthem, while myself carrying the oktavist part : admittedly a challenge. Would our performance had come even close to this!!
Hey. I've repeated this video many times for the reason that it's exquisite to hear. Everytime I listen to this, I feel like I'm in heaven. The tenors sing solemnly, and other voices are so good. Hope you notice me. I'm a Filipino and I admire you. Lovelots!🤗
As we enter Holy Week, we hear again *how* Salvation is created in the earth. God, our God, the Incarnate One, is crucified as the Lamb who carries away the sin of the earth, and then is placed into the earth to sanctify the graves of all who die in Him, until the Third Day, the Last Day, in which the earth itself is raised with Him to the glory He has prepared for us. With the sign of the Holy Cross in view, this is the music to be heard and believed as we stand at the graveside of those we love for whom we mourn, "but not as those who have no hope." (Jesus lives, and Levi lives in Him.)
OMG, that made me cry... That's never happened before. I played this in band, beautifully I might add, but it's kind of hard to get wrapped up in it's beauty playing a wind instrument... I love it. It's on my bucket list to hear it same at Easter in Russia.
Ah, Chesnokov! Glory to God!
Wynona Fudd Amen. And AMEN..
I've listened to this song at least 10 times and just realized they are literally saying "Salvation is Created"... I'm disappointed in myself
Beautifully sung. Thank you. I would love to hear the first half in the original language.
Just gorgeous....
Uniquely Awesome...
Thank you, John!
Woah that gave me the chills well done!
Mortals are a mere breath
the powerful but an illusion
On a balance they rise
together they are lighter than air
PSALM 62:10
Such beautiful, angelic music
tears of utter beauty.
Wow. Perhaps one one the best American choirs.
What beautiful control in this magnificent setting. This is one of my all time favorites
Wow amazing
Excellence is created....I played the bari sax part with a wind ensemble....goose bumps...
Bass II are fabulous!
Yes. Having sung the bass II part while directing this magnificent anthem, and having to struggle to keep my emotions in check, I, too appreciate the excellence of that part -- but then, this entire performance in every aspect was above excellent.
I play this song and band it’s so amazing and powerful ❤️
This is spectacular.
+Shaun Whisler, Thank you Shaun!
Wow so pretty!! Amazing choir.
Absolutely georgous.......
Abslutely beautiful.
Beautiful job. Well done!
So excited to preform this with the JMU Men’s Choir!
Andrew Meredith I’m in the MRD’s and we play this before every football game on the steps of Wilson hall!
Absolutely the best version of this I have ever heard
Thank you, Louie
We sang this at my high school baccalaureate.
Wonderful!
Très beau cœur, très bien dirigé. C'est très homogène et très musical.
Beautiful!
Awesome.
This is incredible. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
Nice contra b's from the basses !
Basses always get the cool "money notes." I love singing bass
i can't believe someone in the audience fucking coughed
It’s like the angels are glorifying His name because His death and resurrection brought mankind into unity with God.
We are doing this song for band UIL and I think it’s way better as choir
Pavel Grigorievitch Tchesnokov (en russe : Павел Григорьевич Чесноков), né le 12 octobre 1877 (24 octobre 1877 dans le calendrier grégorien) à Vladimir et mort le 14 mars 1944 à Moscou est un compositeur, chef de chœur et professeur de musique russe. Il est l'auteur de plus de cinq cents œuvres chorales, dont plus de quatre cents œuvres de musique sacrée.
Biographie
Tchesnokov fait ses études musicales au conservatoire de Moscou, où il reçoit une formation instrumentale et vocale approfondie, comprenant neuf ans de solfège et sept ans de piano et de violon. Il étudie aussi la composition avec quatre ans d'apprentissage de l'harmonie, du contrepoint et de la forme. Ses maîtres au conservatoire sont Sergueï Taneïev et Mikhaïl Ippolitov-Ivanov. Ils influenceront le style de ses compositions musicales, essentiellement liturgiques et chorales.
Vue de l'intérieur de la cathédrale du Christ-Sauveur de Moscou en 1883, par Fyodor Klages (1812-1890).
À un âge encore jeune, Tchesnokov est déjà un chef d'orchestre et chef de chœur reconnu, dirigeant des formations comme la Société chorale Russe. Cette reconnaissance lui assure une place au conservatoire de Moscou où les grands compositeurs comme Tchaïkovski partagent avec lui leurs compétences et leurs connaissances. Il y fonde un programme d'apprentissage de la direction chorale, qu'il dirige de 1920 jusqu'à sa mort.
À l'âge de 30 ans, Tchesnokov a achevé près de quatre cents œuvres chorales sacrées mais doit faire une pause dans la création d'œuvres liturgiques au moment de la révolution russe. Sous le régime communiste, toute création dans le domaine de l'art sacré est rigoureusement proscrite et Tchesnokov se tourne alors vers la musique profane. Il compose plus d'une centaine d'œuvres laïques et dirige des chorales laïques comme le Chœur de l'Académie de Moscou et le chœur du Théâtre Bolchoï.
Pavel Tchesnokov est maître de chœur de la cathédrale du Christ-Sauveur de Moscou, lorsque celle-ci est détruite par le régime soviétique en 1933, au nom de la politique athée. Cet acte de destruction le choque au point qu'il cesse alors complètement d'écrire de la musique. Il meurt le 14 mars 1944.
Son œuvre musicale
L'œuvre de Tchesnokov est influencée par son maître Sergueï Taneïev. Ce dernier était non seulement compositeur, mais aussi un historien de la musique russe qui étudia notamment l'apparition, au xviie siècle, du chant polyphonique dans la musique liturgique russe. En effet depuis les débuts de la christianisation de la Russie en 988, et pendant les six siècles suivants, la musique sacrée avait été uniquement monophonique. Pavel Tchesnokov cherche à conserver les qualités de ce style musical traditionnel, tout en lui ajoutant celles de la polyphonie.
Pavel Tchesnokov est l'auteur d'environ cinq cents pièces chorales, principalement des pièces religieuses et des transcriptions de chants traditionnels, y compris plusieurs cycles complets de la liturgie, des vigiles, des œuvres spécifiques (service commémoratif, cycle dédié à la Vierge, etc.), des arrangements de chants folkloriques, des chœurs chantant la poésie russe. Tchesnokov est considéré comme un des principaux représentants du « renouveau » («нового направления») de la musique spirituelle russe. Ses œuvres liturgiques donnent une intensité dramatique aux chœurs, à la fois archaïsante et inspirée par l'art dramatique de l'opéra.
Il a écrit un traité, Gestion du Chœur (publié en 1940) qui est considéré comme un classique pour les chefs de chœur désirant expérimenter de nouvelles façons de développer l'art choral. Le livre de Tchesnokov recense une grande quantité d'œuvres chorales et est devenu une sorte d'encyclopédie des œuvres chorales russes.
Spectacular!
I performed this piece in band and choir in high school then again in the college band . I didn’t appreciate this great music until now, many years later. It bored me in high school (shame on me). It thrills me now, at age 82.
Wow.
They even look gorgeous, too. I love those skirts.
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Sounds like something out of destiny!
I just transcended
We feel the same way when we sing Chesnokov. Thank you for the comment.
Nice!
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Grossartig.
Vielen Dank
Who else here is getting Halo Vibes from hearing this?
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That's how we feel about Chesnokov, too.
This is a perfect battle music in the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table