To say that this is a gorgeous performance feels a bit sacrilegious, and yet that is indeed one way to describe the stunning music and choral work.… Regardless of one’s faith expression, this music on its own has the power to heal your soul and transform you from the present moment.
The choir is very good…The singers feel the liturgy and are very good at spinning out the lines of chant in both works. If you are a devotee of sacred choral music, you will be pleased to hear this.
“a tapestry of sound that is beautifully crafted… The soloists, orchestra, and choir are all superb and give musical and committed performances
one of our finest choirs specializing in the music of Christianity’s Eastern branch… The writing conveys both darkness and light with enough spiritual oomph to keep an audience on its metaphysical toes… superb
This is one of the most significant recordings of medieval music to appear recently. I hope it will open both ears and minds to Kassia’s richly imaginative musical voice.
it should be enjoyed generally by lovers of well wrought choral music, regardless of whether or not they have this, or indeed any, religious belief. Recommended.
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[…] its “robust and intriguing music” (Washington Post), releases its latest recording inform “Live in Greece.” Its previous release “Music of Byzantium” sold over 14,000 copies. A 1000 -year journey from Constantinople to California, ancient Byzantine chants are followed by musical encounters with Crusaders and Venetians, including Greek and Latin polyphony from Renaissance Crete. East […]
A clip from the BBC Radio 3 program “Private Passions” with celebrated historian Bettany Hughes (author of Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities), who is a great fan of Alexander Lingas and Cappella Romana. This clip features the ensemble singing the Hymn for Holy Wednesday by Kassia.
[…] of supreme artistry to cherish, heed, and enjoy. ” –Linda Holt, ConcertoNet “a moving litany of rarified and heightened choral expression… perfection in…each of these beautiful works” —Grego Applegate -Edwards, Classical–Modern Music Review “distinct from others of Pärt’s music” –David Salazar, Opera Wire “saying that the Cappella Romana presentation of Pärt’s Odes of Repentance seems an ideal merger […]
[…] Romana has continued to perform Pärt’s music to the present day, including the program on this recording in British Columbia in 2009 and at Cappella Romana’s week -long, sold–out Arvo Pärt Festival in 2017. This recording is distinct from others of Pärt’s music, presenting a selection of his Orthodox works as a prayer service […]
[…] music comes from the USA, from the pen of Frank La Rocca – a Mass composed with the aim of incorporating references and inspirations from the Spanish -speaking Catholic population of the Americas. Drawing on celebrations and songs from Mexican-American festival customs, as well as the native Nahuatl language of Central America – but […]
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