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CD Details: Byzantine Christmas
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Cat. no.
I-88
Date Listed
12/08/2008
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Title:
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Byzantine Christmas
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Performers:
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Romeiko Ensemble
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Conductor:
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Dr. Yorgos Bilalis
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Recording Type / Total Time:
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/ 75:19:00
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Label and Number:
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ISBN 978-960-930289-0
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Issue Date:
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2007
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Price:
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$26.98

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Rating:
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REVIEW
This beautifully produced CD and accompanying book represent a major addition to the recorded repertoire of Byzantine chant in English. In addition to festal hymns, it contains several Greek carols, which will be appreciated by all lovers of authentic Byzantine chant as well those seeking to learn more about it: individuals, parishes, schools, and libraries. The lovely 74-page full-color book, contains Patristic and Psalter quotes, icons, essays, musicological notes, and hymn text in English, all of which present the Feast of the Nativity of Christ in its true light, so dreadfully overshadowed in the West by secularization and commercialization. The Romeiko Ensemble was formed in 1992 by Dr. Yorgos Bilalis with the specific purpose of performing authentic interpretations of Byzantine Chant from the Medieval and Ottoman eras. The ensemble is comprised of selected musicians skilled in historical and improvisational performance practice and trained to read Byzantine musical notation. Their presentation, therefore, is on a very high level of professional and musical excellence. This is a limited print run edition, with only 1,000 copies printed. Place your order early to assure you receive a one of these collectible examples of authentic Byzantine chant.
TRACK LISTING
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Audio Clip |
Sheet Music |
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Troparion; Thy Nativity
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Listen
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2.
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Polyelos St. 1
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Listen
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Polyelos St. 2
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Polyelos St. 3
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Kontakion; On This Day the Virgin
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Listen
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6.
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Christ is Born Canon 1-8
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Listen
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7.
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Canon Ode 9
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Exapostelarion
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Praises Stichera
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Listen
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Praises; Glory Verse
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11.
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As Many As Have Been Baptized
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12.
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Christ is Born Canon 1-8 (Greek)
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13.
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Canon Ode 9 (Greek)
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Christ Is Born Who Crowned
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Listen
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15.
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God Without Beginning
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Christ's Birth
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Good Evening, My Lords
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Listen
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18.
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Today the Magi
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19.
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Glory To God
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