THE CHERUBIKON |
The Cherubic Hymn Let us who mystically represent the cherubim and sing the thrice-holy hymn to the lifegiving Trinity--let us now lay aside all earthly cares. So that we may welcome the King of all invisibibly escorted by Angelic hosts Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia |
This solemn beautiful hymn with its elaborate chant was orginally used during the procession of the Great Entrance-The Procession of the Offertory. At present, it is divided into two parts: the first is sung by the people before the celebrant beins the procession with the Gifts, and the second, immediately after the celebrant has completed the commemorations .This hymn dates back to the ninth year of Justin II's reign, that is A.D. 574 |
17511825, Russian composer, studied with Galuppi in St. Petersburg and Venice. After producing two operas in Italy, in 1779 he returned to St. Petersburg. There, in 1796, he became director of the Imperial Chapel Choir, for which he set a high standard. He wrote mainly church music, combining Russian church style and Italian style |
Bortniansky, Dmitri Stepanovich |
Pavel Grigorevich Chesnokov (1877-1944) |
Aleksandr Tikhonovich Gretchaninov (1864-1956) |
Russian composer; pupil of Rimsky-Korsakov. Among his works are four symphonies, two operas, a setting of the Russian Orthodox service, and sacred choral works. His music has the rich sonorities and harmonic variety typical of late romanticism. In 1939 he came to the United States, where he remained until his death. |
Dmitry A. Archangelsky |
Cherubic Hymns from Russian Composers |
Russian Composer No other Information could be found |
Russian Composer No other Information could be found |
Divine Liturgy Music |
Mikhail Akimovich Slonov (1869-1930) |
A Mercy of Peace |
Bortniansky, Dmitri Stepanovich |
It Is Truly Proper |
Music on this page is for the Byzantine Catholic Church |
