See a video of a recent performance of
Tavener's "Svyati" (Adrian Daurov, cello)
And if you missed our live broadcast performance with A Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor
in New York City's Town Hall, click here!
UPCOMING CONCERTS
December, 2010
Spirit of Old Russia
This concert program will bring to life early znamenny and demestvenny chants,
a cycle of several chants from the time of Peter the Great,
arranged by Maestro Kachanov for male chorus, harpsichord, and wind instruments,
and Yuri Shibanov's “Ode,” written in a neoclassic style, with an orchestration
that evokes the triumphal and patriotic spirit of Petrine times,
set to a 17th-century poem by Alexander Sumarokov, for mixed choir, bass soloist, and ten instruments.
The program will also include peasant songs.
Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Saturday, December 4, 8:00 p.m.
552 West End Avenue (at 87th St.)
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Sunday, December 5, 3:30 p.m.
371 Sixth Avenue (between Waverly and Washington Place)
May, 2011
Music from Former Soviet Republics
“Music from Former Soviet Republics” is a series of concerts of music written
during the Communist era. RCCNY will present dramatic, rarely-heard music selections
that reflect each area’s unique musical qualities and its national spirit. The first concert
of the series, in May 2010, will bring to life choral music from Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Tuva.
RCCNY will perform music by Feliksas Bayoras, Veljo Tormis, and Alexandr Kholminov,
who are widely considered to be some of the the 20th century's most important composers.
You'll hear “The Great Mystery” by Bajoras (Lithuania), a powerful and haunting choral gem,
inspired by a poem by Lithuanian priest Jonas Zukauskas. Expressing the eternal theme of life and death,
its beauty and originality is rooted in ancient Lithuanian music. The program continues with
“Forgotten Peoples” by Tormis (Estonia), written in a repetitive, shamanistic style that captures the
flavor of the Baltic culture. The chorus will also present “Two Tuva Folk Songs,” in arrangements by
Damba Khuresh-ool, and the performance concludes with “Concerto for Cello and Chamber Choir” by Kholminov (Russia), joined by Adrian Daurov, cellist.
Saturday, May 14, 8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
371 Sixth Avenue (between Waverly and Washington Place)
Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m.
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
921 Madison Avenue (at East 73rd Street)
(map)
Suggested donation: $20; Students and Seniors 65+: $15
PAST CONCERTS AND REVIEWS
See below for past concert programs, and check out our performance reviews.
May, 2010
Sacred Music in the Soviet Era
Featuring Alfred Schittke's Concerto for Choir
In the first part of the concert the The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York and
The Canticum Novum Singers will perform sacred music individually.
The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York will perform:
| Schnittke |
Three Sacred Hymns |
| Golovanov |
Flame of Love (American Premiere) |
| Yukechev |
Chant |
The Canticum Novum Singers will perform:
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| Murov |
Two Motets |
| Pärt |
Triodion |
| Reeves |
In Memoriam Dmitri Shostakovich
(World Premiere) |
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In the second part of the concert the combined choruses will perform:
| Alfred Schnittke |
Concerto for Choir |
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Harold Rosenbaum conducts Concerto for Choir on May 15.
Nikolai Kachanov conducts Concerto for Choir on May 16.
Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Saturday, May 15, 8:00 p.m.
552 West End Avenue (at 87th St.)
(map)
Tickets: $20; Students and Seniors 65+: $15
or call Ticket Central at 212 279-4200
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sunday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.
921 Madison Avenue (at East 73rd Street)
(map)
Suggested donation: $20; Students and Seniors 65+: $15
or call Ticket Central at 212 279-4200
PAST CONCERTS AND REVIEWS
See below for past concert programs, and check out our performance reviews.
December, 2009
Russian Treasures:
Highlights from Our 25-Year History
| Tolstiakov |
Bless the Lord, O My Soul |
| Yegorov |
Gladsome Light |
| Grechaninov |
Cherubic Hymn |
| Golovanov |
Troparion of the Nativity; Wonderful Mystery; Christ is Born |
| Schnittke |
Three Sacred Hymns |
| Rachmaninoff |
Theotokos, Ever-Vigilant in Prayer;
We Hymn Thee Hanna Golodinskii, soprano |
Tchaikovsky
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Cantata: Nature and Love
Hanna Golodinskii, Silvie Jensen, Eileen Bernstein, soloists
Michael Zeiger, piano |
| Yukechev |
Chant |
| Sviridov |
Three Poems by Pushkin |
| Krylov |
Little Dawn |
| Taneev |
Sunrise |
Blyaher
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Four Russian Folk Songs
Michael Zeiger, piano |
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Sunday, December 13, 3:00 p.m.
371 Sixth Avenue
(map and directions)
Tickets: $25 at the door, $15 students and seniors.
Buy tickets at 20% discount online through December 11
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Wednesday, December 16, 8:00 p.m.
213 West 82nd Street (map and directions)
Tickets: $25 at the door, $15 students and seniors.
Buy tickets at 20% discount online through December 14
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June, 2009
A Celebration of Russian Folk Song
According to a Russian expression, folk songs reflect the country's
soul. In June 2009, RCCNY performs a selection of folk songs that
explore traditional Russian themes: histories, weddings, dances,
jokes, and more. You'll hear authentic peasant songs, along with
lyrical arrangements of well-known songs dear to the hearts of
Russian-speaking people. The chorus uses a range of vocal techniques
to express the remarkable palette of Russian folk singing.
Program:
| Russian Concerto (selections) |
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arr. by Valery Kalistratov |
| Kak Ponije Sela Lyskova |
Below Liskovo Village |
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| U vo Kl'uchika |
By the Little Stream |
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| Tanya, Tanyusha |
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| V Malen'kov Svetyolke |
In a Garret |
arr. by Kachanov |
| Chastushki |
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arr. by Kolovsky |
| Odnozvuchno Gremit Kolokol'chik |
Monotonously Rings the Bell |
arr. by Kachanov |
| Vot Mchitsa Troyka Udalaya |
Here Three Daring Horses Rushing |
arr. by Kachanov |
| Vniz po Matushke po Volge |
Down the Mother-Volga River |
arr. by Kachanov |
| Seleznyushka |
Little Drake |
Authentic Peasant Song |
| Gusli |
Folk string instrument, reminiscent
of a hand harp or lap harp |
Authentic Peasant Song |
| Oy, Po Dorojechke |
Oh, On the Little Road |
Authentic Peasant Song |
| Oi, Chei To Kon' |
Oh, Somebody's Horse |
Authentic Peasant Song |
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| Four Russian Songs |
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Zakhar Blyaher |
| V Syrom Boru Tropina |
The Path in the Damp Wood |
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| Sronila Kolechko |
I Dropped the Little Ring |
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| Zvonili Zvony |
The Bells were Ringing |
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| Pribautki |
Droll Sayings |
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St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Sunday, June 7, 3:30 p.m.
371 Sixth Avenue
(map and directions)
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Wednesday, June 10, 8:00 p.m.
213 West 82nd Street (map and directions)
reception will follow the concert
March, 2009
Parallels and Crossings III:
Sacred and Earthly Love
In March, RCCNY presents the third concert in our annual Parallels and
Crossings series. The series explores music by composers of different time
periods and nations, connected by a common theme.
Kaleidoscope-like, the first part of our program displays changing
interpretations of the biblical Song of Songs, from the Italian Renaissance and
early German Baroque periods to the simple dance of a contemporary wedding song.
Present-day American, English, and Russian composers represent the diversity of
music inspired by this ancient text, both its romantic aspects and its
religious ones. We will perform Schütz's Ich beschwöre euch, ihr
Töchter zu Jerusalem (Dialogus), I am the Rose of Sharon by Billings, as
well as compositions by Jim Clements, and Lee Kesselman.
The second part of the program continues the theme of compassionate love,
featuring music by two contemporary Siberian composers, Yuri Ashepkov and Yuri
Yukechev, with whom the group has a rich connection and is uniquely suited and
proud to present their works to an American audience. Ashepkov's "Panorama" for
choir and sitar (American Premiere) is a setting of text from the Dhammapada
(sung in Pali), adding traditional Indian raga. Yukechev's Epistle, for
chorus and cello (World Premiere), is written in the classical Russian choral
tradition and was commissioned by RCCNY for this concert. The chorus premiered
Yukechev's two cantatas, "My Heart Is Ready" and "By Candlelight," in a
performance The New York Times called "richly imagined and deftly realized."
The recording of these two works was released in 1996 and has aired on national
radio.
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 p.m.
371 Sixth Avenue
(map and directions)
Ticket price at the door: $25
Purchase discount tickets through March 23
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Saturday, March 28, 8:00 p.m.
213 West 82nd Street (map and directions)
December 2008
Winter Light
As usual, we have a surprise for you! Don't miss this unique
opportunity to hear our holiday concert program which will take you
on a journey into the world of glorious sacred music spanning
borders and centuries, from the 17th century through modern times.
You'll hear works by beloved composers Bortnyansky, Tchaikovsky and
Rachmaninoff, little-known musical gems by Golovanov and
Tolstiakov, and settings of traditional Russian Orthodox texts by
modern giants Schnittke, Penderecki and Tavener. Our Winter Light
concert provides an extraordinary opportunity to hear a live
performance combining the historical roots of the Russian Orthodox
tradition, and echoes of this glorious tradition in works by
non-Russian composers. Read more about the concert in the program notes.
Director Nikolai Kachanov was recently interviewed about the
upcoming "Winter Light" concerts on van.org.
Read the
full article here.
Program:
| Tsaritse Moya Preblagaya |
My Queen Most Blessed |
Anonymous, 17th century |
| Slava vo vyshnih Bogu |
Glory to God in the Highest |
Dmitry Bortnyansky |
| Ninye Sily Nebesniya |
Now all the Powers of Heaven |
Pyotr Tchaikovsky |
| Tebe Poyem |
To Thee We Sing |
Sergei Rachmaninoff |
Hristos Rajdayetsa
Tropar
Tainstvo Strannoye
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Christ is Born
Troparion
Wonderful Mystery
|
Nikolai Golovanov |
| Blagoslovi,
dushe moya, Gospoda |
Bless the Lord, O My Soul |
Nikolai Tolstiakov |
| Heruvimskaya
Pesn' |
Cherubic Hymn |
Krzysztof Penderecki |
Bogoroditse, Devo, Raduys'a
Gospodi Iisuse Khriste
Otche Nash
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Rejoice, O Virgin
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God
Our Father
|
Alfred Schnittke |
| Svyati |
Holy |
John Tavener |
Soloists:
Hanna Golodinskii, Soprano
Adrian Daurov, cello
Print a concert flyer
Concert Dates:
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Wednesday, December 10, 8:00 p.m.
371 Sixth Avenue
(map and directions)
Buy tickets online through Dec. 8th
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Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 p.m.
552 West End Avenue (at 87th St.)
(map)
June 12, 2008
Stars Of The Kirov In Celebration of Russia Day
Carnegie Hall
Music by:
Tchaikovski, Glinka, Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Rachmaninoff, Mascagni, Taneyev
Artists:
Vladimir Galouzine, Tenor
Elena Obraztsova, Mezzo-Soprano
Metodie Bujhor, Bass
Nataliya Timchenko, Soprano
The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York
Carnegie Hall Ticket Information
Press Release and
Concert Poster
June 1 & 5, 2008
Sunset, Night, Sunrise
Choral Miniatures and Romances
Many Russian poets, including Pushkin, Tyutchev, A.K. Tolstoy, and
Fet, strove to express the charm of sunset, moon, night, and
sunrise in their writings. The Sunset, Night, Sunrise
program features Russian composers who were inspired by
poetic images such as nature and love; moon and melancholy; night
and soul; and stars and dreams carried special inspiration for
Russian composers of the Romantic period. Night, above all, was a
favorite theme in Russian Romanticism, revealing in its image the
spirit of legendary Russian melancholy. This theme is featured
prominently in the music we will perform.
Program:
Posmotri Kakaya Mgla (Look,
What a Mist) |
Taneyev/Polonskii |
| Vecher (Evening) |
Taneyev/Polonskii |
| Zv’ozdy (Stars) |
Taneyev/Polonskii |
| Voshod Solntsa (Sunrise) |
Taneyev (arr. Zeiger)/Tyutchev |
| Venetsianskaya Noch’ (Venetian Night) |
Glinka (arr. Zeiger)/Kozlov |
| Zimn’aya Doroga/(Winter Road) |
Shebalin/Pushkin |
| Zor’ka (Sunrise) |
Krylov (Grebensky) |
| Na Son Gr’adushchii (Bedtime Prayer) |
Tchaikovsky (arr. Zeiger) Ogaryov |
| Videnie (A Vision) |
Mussorgsky/Golenischev-Kutuzov |
| Usni, Pechal'nyi Drug (Sleep, my Doleful Friend) |
Tchaikovsky (arr. Zeiger)/A.K. Tolstoy |
| Utro/ Morning |
Rachmaninoff/Yanov |
Serenada (Serenade)
Ugasshim Zv’ozdam (To the Dying Stars)
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Arensky/A. Fet |
Featured soloists:
Hanna Golodinskii, soprano (bio)
Alexander Kisselev, bass (bio)
Michael Zeiger, piano (bio)
Adrian Daurov, cello (bio)
St. Joseph's Church in the Village
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
map and directions.
Weill Recital Hall (at Carnegie Hall)
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Information
Program Notes | Concert Flyler
For more ticket information call 212-928-1402
This program is supported, in part, by
public funds for the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
New York State Council on the Arts
FEBRUARY, 2008
Development of the Russian Sacred Concerto
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space series
St. Ignatius Loyola
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sacred Concerto:
My Queen most Blessed, Anon. 17th c.
Bortnyansky,
Glory to God in the Highest
Tchaikovsky,
Psalm 103
Yegorov, Gladsome Light
Schnittke, Rejoice O Virgin; Lord Jesus Christ; Our Father
Rachmaninoff, The Theotokos, Ever Vigilant in Prayer
and We Hymn Thee
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DECEMBER, 2007
Joy and Radiance from Russia and Ukraine
A rare opportunity to hear Russian and Ukrainian holiday
music by Bortnyansky, Chesnokov, Grechaninov, Yegorov, Strokin,
Skripnik, Kachanov and more. The selections range from simple
folk melodies to sophisticated compositions for double chorus.
Charming carols, combining light, childlike voices with the
famous low bass sound traditional in the Russian liturgy, bring
to life the unique Slavic choral atmosphere.
Read Program Notes
Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch
552 West End Avenue (at 87th St.)
Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph's Church
371 Sixth Avenue (between Waverly and Washington Place)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 8:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER, 2007
Prokofiev, “Alexander Nevsky”, opus 78
Carnegie Hall
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Yuri Temirkanov, Conductor
Russian Chamber Chorus of New York
The Dessoff Symphonic Choir
Thursday November 1, 2007, 8:00 p.m.
MAY, 2007
PARALLELS AND CROSSINGS II: MUSIC BY RUSSIAN, HUNGARIAN, BALTIC, FRENCH AND AMERICAN COMPOSERS
Two Motets, Daniel E. Gawthrop (USA)
Two Motets, Bianca Maria Meda (Italy)
Two Motets, Askold Murov (Russia)
Two Motets, Sandor Szokolay (Hungary)
Three Poems by Pushkin, Georgy Sviridov (Russia)
Three Chansons, Claude Debussy (France)
Three Songs of the Sea, Pauls Dambis (Latvia)
Three Moods in Blue, Nikolai Kachanov (USA)
Wednesday, May 9, 8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph's Church
371 Sixth Avenue (between Waverly and Washington Place)
Saturday, May 12, 3:00 p.m.
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
213 West 82nd Street (between Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway)
This program is supported, in part, by public funds for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
New York State Council on the Arts
Soirée
DECEMBER, 2006
JEWELS OF RUSSIAN LITURGICAL MUSIC
Print concert flyer
Anonymous composers of the 17th and 18th centuries
Tchaikovsky: Vespers (selections)
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Blessed is the Man
Rachmaninoff: Vespers (selections)
Gladsome Light
Lord, Now Lettest
Rejoice O Virgin
Praise the Name of the Lord
The Great Doxology
Kastalsky: Christmas Hymns
Thy Nativity, O Christ Our God
Today the Virgin
Verses before the Six Psalms
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