Mikhail Pletnev - Taneyev: At the Reading of a Psalm (Cantata No. 2) (CD)

(This) is an overlooked masterpiece of the Russian music literature... and I hope our disc will bring the recognition which it well deserves." (Mikhail Pletnev) "Psalm 50 made a deep impression on Alexey Khomyakov, whose 1856 poem develops the idea that outward forms of religion are as nothing beside truth and brotherly love... (his) poem inspired Taneyev... a summation of Taneyev's life and work... (bears) comparison with Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, especially use of fugues... a compelling piece which Pletnev does well to clarify so successfully... includes a fine solo warmly sung by Marianna Tarassova." (Gramophone)

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Chorus (Allegro Tempestuoso)
2. Double Chorus (Andante Sostenuto)
3. Chorus. Triple Fugue (Andante-Allegro Molto)
4. Chorus (Allegro Moderato-Fuga. Allegro Tenebroso)
5. Quartet (Andante)
6. Quartet and Shorus (Adagio Ma Non Troppo)
7. Interlude (Allegro Appassionato)
8. Aria (Alto Solo) (Adagio Piu Tosto Largo)
9. Double Chorus. Finale. (Adagio Pietoso E Molto Cantabile - Allegro Moderato - Allegro Molto)