: Liturgy Of St. John Chrysostom No. 4 () 1: The Great Litany (5:45) 2: The Antiphons (1:34) 3: The Little Litany (1:49) 4: The Second Antiphon (2:15) 5: The Little Litany (1:30) 6: The Beatitudes (3rd Antiphon) (2:19) 7: Let Us Pray To The Lord (0:26) 8: O Come, Let Us Worship (0:40) 9: Lord, Save Us (2:58) 10: The Litany Of Supplication (5:14) 11: The Cherubic Hymn (6:08) 12: The Litany Of Supplication (5:13) 13: The Creed (4:26) 14: A Mercy of Peace (4:07) 15: We Praise Thee (1:57) 16: The Hymn To The Virgin Mary (1:17) 17: The Lord's Prayer (3:19) 18: One Only Is Holy (0:40) 19: Praise The Lord From The Heavens (2:16) 20: Blessed Is He That Cometh In The Name Of The Lord (0:25) 21: Receive The Body Of Christ (0:35) 22: We Have Seen The True Light (3:18) 23: Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord (1:46) 24: And For Many Years (0:47)
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Liturgy Of St. John Chrysostom is an album by A. Gretchaninov, released in 2010. The album is a classical CD. - CANTUS SACRED MUSIC ENSEMBLE/LUDMILLA ARSHAVSKAYA
"Liturgie des Hl. Johannes Chrysostomos 4" on CD by Godunov, Korotsky and the Cantus Sacred Music Ensemble presents one of the central liturgical works of the Eastern Orthodox Church in a focused, devotional recording. This volume offers a further section of the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, rendered in a style that respects the traditional liturgical function of the music while remaining fully engaging for pure listening. The performance emphasizes clarity of text, balanced choral textures and a measured, prayerful pacing that invites the listener into a space of contemplation and inner stillness. Rich, resonant bass lines support luminous upper voices, creating the characteristic sonic tapestry of Orthodox sacred chant and choral polyphony.
The Cantus Sacred Music Ensemble, together with soloists such as Godunov and Korotsky, is dedicated to the interpretation of sacred repertoire with stylistic authenticity and refined vocal blend. Their work is marked by disciplined ensemble work, careful phrasing and a natural choral sound that avoids theatrical excess, in keeping with the spiritual purpose of the music. Over the years, the ensemble and its featured singers have built a reputation in the niche of liturgical and sacred music recordings for their seriousness of approach and atmospheric, acoustically sensitive productions.
The label Alto is known for making classical and sacred music broadly accessible, often focusing on carefully curated, good-value recordings. Rather than chasing mainstream trends, Alto cultivates a catalogue that highlights noteworthy interpretations, re-issues of important recordings and projects that might otherwise remain difficult to obtain. With a commitment to solid sound quality and informative presentation, Alto has earned appreciation from collectors and listeners who seek depth and authenticity in classical and liturgical music, while still being mindful of price and accessibility.
"Liturgie des Hl. Johannes Chrysostomos 4" is thus not only an expression of living Orthodox tradition, but also an inviting entry point for listeners exploring Eastern Christian liturgy for the first time. The combination of focused choral writing, devout interpretation and the label's curatorial care makes this CD a meaningful addition to any collection of sacred or contemplative classical music.
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