Putnik: Russian Pilgrims

Russian Traditional (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Russian Traditional
• Audio CD (June 13, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Opus 111
• ASIN: B00004SDIJ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #978,505 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid Russian music - religious but not liturgical, September 22, 2000

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M. J. Smith (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Putnik: Russian Pilgrims (Audio CD)

While I admit that "traditional" is responsible for a great deal of excellent music, I suspect a bit more detail is required to pique your interest in this album. Much of the music is unaccompanied mixed choir although psaltery, violin, bells and hurdy-gurdy make appearances. The sound of the songs is highly varied - some reminds you of Orthodox chant, some of Bulgarian women's choirs, etc. .... The musicianship is excellent.

The disk comes in a small book that provides an introduction to the tradition and some photos. Anyone interested in Russian religious music should hear this - it is a marvelous example of the "little tradition" and contrasts/supports the "great tradition" of the Orthodox church.