Bogoroditse Devo - Rachmaninov - Tenebrae Choir conducted by Nigel Short

Bogoroditse Devo is the most well-known movement of Rachmaninov's exquisite Vespers, and for very good reason. It opens with beautifully contemplative, hymn-like phrases, before developing and giving way to the electric climax at the repetition of 'Rejoice, virgin mother of God'. First published in 1915 and composed for SSAATTBB, this sacred anthem is a staple of Russian Orthodox choral repertoire.
Recorded live in 2020 in St Augustine, Kilburn by kind permission of the Vicar & Churchwardens, and produced by Jonathan Coates.
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Bogoróditse Dyévo, ráduisya,
Blagodátnaya Maríye, Gospód s tobóyu.
Blagoslovyéna ty v zhenákh,
i blagoslovyén plod chryéva tvoyevó,
yáko Spása rodilá yesí dush náshikh.
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Rejoice, virgin mother of God,
Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
for you have borne the Savior of our souls.
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For more more music from the Russian Orthodox church, check out our album Russian Treasures: www.tenebrae-c...
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Sopranos: Fiona Fraser, Hannah King, Victoria Meteyard, Josephine Stephenson, Katie Trethewey, Emma Walshe
Altos: Hannah Cooke, Martha McLorinan, Eleanor Minney, Elisabeth Paul
Tenors: Jeremy Budd, Nicholas Madden, Nicholas Todd, Toby Ward
Basses: Joseph Edwards, William Gaunt, Piers Kennedy, Andrew Mahon, Owain Park
Director: Nigel Short
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[@leuphoniemusic]

It's strange and completely baffling to me how this choir hasn't been recognized with a Grammy award yet..

[@thetenebraechoir]

We think so too ;)

[@miovicdina7706]

😂 Maybe they forgot to thank Beyonce on all her amazing endeavors...🙄

[@marieklenke2916]

It is crazy. This choir is one of a kind in the world. I hope, i can someday see you live.

[@deborahchurchur8371]

Because they're not a patch on Voces8

[@mattf8315]

Agreed! Stunning sound.

[@karenhenderson4843]

Had the privilege of attending an International Choral Festival in Bern, Switzerland, sometime around 2000-2001. Sir David Willcocks was our conductor. This was one of the pieces we sang. Five hundred voices singing this together, we had all been rehearsing the music for months, with a master conductor at the baton. One of the special experiences of my life, that whole concert. I always get goosebumps at the "big moment" in this piece. You guys breathed like you were ONE. PERSON. OMG, can't imagine how many hours you have spent learning to breathe together. So glad this popped up on my computer this morning. With all the turmoil going on in the world, it's so welcome to enjoy a moment of sheer beauty and joy.

[@sinemerenturk6616]

What a heart-felt comment❤

[@thetenebraechoir]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. We are so glad this gave you a peaceful moment.

[@BN-hx3ev]

Magnifique, un peu de lumière dans cette période obscure que nous traversons

[@fxdx68]

tout a fait d'accord. paisible et magnifique

[@kdmathesen]

This is the antidote to a busy, stressful modern day. Thank you so much for putting this out there. Even my dogs are loving it.

[@elliottstevens8564]

So true.

[@ndumi5124]

This just brought back a well of emotions for me. I sang this song back in 2008 in our youth choir. I was a 1st Tenor. We were fortunate enough to compete at Llangollen Choral Festival and I remember when we performed this masterpiece. Until this very day, I still sing this song. Thank you Tenebrae! 🙏🏾

[@MarzenaKonc-ewicz]

I always feel like in heaven hearing and singing in Orthodox choir ❤

[@garyhinkle5736]

Thank You Nigel Short, And The Tenebrae Choir For This Beautiful Gift Of Music ❤

[@stateazure]

Can't get enough of Tenebrae Choir! Absolutely perfect as always!

[@correametal]

Marvelous!!! Like all the Tenebrae Choir performs with the majestic conduction by Nigel Short!!

[@___Rina___Rina]

Прекрасный хор, чистые голоса. Понравилось как звучит. Бо­го­ро́­ди­це Де́­во, ра́­дуй­ся, бла­го­да́т­ная Ма­ри́е, Гос­по́дь с То­бо́ю, Благослове́нна Ты в же­на́х и бла­го­сло­ве́н Плод чре́­ва Тво­его́, я́ко Спа́­са родила́ еси́ душ на́­ших. Эту молитву мы, православные, стараемся произносить везде и всегда. Перед выходом из дома, перед началом работы, после окончания работы, в опасных ситуациях, перед едой...

[@jerry.b2921]

My favorite choral composition of all time. Wonderfully done.

[@erikscherer22]

I've heard this piece probably over 100 times and it still always brings a tear to my eye.

[@eriktopolsky8531]

TRULLY FANTASTIC every single singer, big thanks

[@maryevans]

Amazing heavenly I love them so much and precious Lord my saviour

[@williamski10]

Stunning performance as usual. Hope to see Josephine Stephenson back soon too 😇❤️

[@donaldessiane5829]

That is one beautiful performance! I really liked Maestro Nigel Short's stylistic choice of making sure the singers had ample time to catch their breaths by allowing organic pauses between phrases unlike most other renditions on KZbin where the singers are expected to make their pauses overlap, which usually makes for a dizzying rendition that isn't really emotional and sounds rather 'tiresome' because it feels endless and dragged out. This was truly splendid to listen to and brought back the pleasant memory of discovering this song thanks to the rehearsal that was uploaded a while ago.

[@thetenebraechoir]

Thank you!!

[@OliverOgg]

Oh my goodness. And that line at 1:35 where you take the volume down on the way up. Wow. Heavenly.

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

I'm in heaven! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece ❤❤

[@malc121]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@oliverblake8812]

Joey Edwards was teaching a masterclass with my choir in which I will be performing with members of Tenebrae tomorrow night!

[@thetenebraechoir]

Brilliant! We hope you had a wonderful time!

[@IllegalOfficialBand1]

My favorite choir… it’s absolutely and utterly insane to me how you all are able to just casually perform this piece without shedding a tear in addition to not hearing any trembling voices from the emotions. At least from what I can see 😂 Excellent work!

[@Zoom-uk3yz]

les écouter sur youtube est déjà magnifique...mais les découvrir en vrai est une expérience fabuleuse. Voir, ressentir et écouter Nigel Short les diriger avec virtuosité, et ce à quelques centimètres de vous est une expérience inoubliable. J'en suis à 4 concerts en un peu plus d'un an et je n'ai qu'une hâte, aller les revoir

[@thetenebraechoir]

Thank you so much!

[@afsg2410]

Mesmerizing, beautiful. Thank you!

[@hugothor2588]

Nice direction as always ;) Thx !

[@renieraugustos]

Sem palavras para descrever, apenas perfeito!

[@louise43510]

La perfection, le paradis, une sensation de bien être, je me sens portée ❤ merci

[@gabrieleluparello3312]

Wonderful piece, great rendition. Thank you Tenebrae!

[@MrJdsenior]

This is a personal favorite, thanks. I love the slow, free flowing interpretation, beautiful.

[@damiano9577]

The best choir on KZbin!

[@EthanBohr]

One of my dreams is to hear this superb choir live! Beautiful music!

[@chrishodgson6302]

Wonderful. Well done and thank you to all involved.

[@branislavpesev3239]

🎉😊🎉 : Thank you, I really enjoyed listening to this!!! 💕💕💕

[@alexmill9988]

Спасибо за это чудо❤

[@erhardgeiger6199]

thanks a lot for recording

[@fionadasilva6550]

Incredibly beautiful! I love this piece, but especially so with Tenebrae bringing their impeccable touch to it. Thank you choir, thank you Nigel!

[@tiopus]

It makes me cry. Perfection.

[@eriktopolsky8531]

Shocked how talented this choir is both with singing and languages …. Fantastic

[@williamleli]

Superbe interprétation !

[@LoriDiaz-w6z]

Voices of angels!! Made me tear up! So beautiful!

[@markus9157]

So beautiful sung, i wish tenebrae choir would more be working on choral orthodox liturgy🙏🏼

[@eriktopolsky8531]

AMAZING , keep up fantastic work

[@markgriffiths5289]

Beautiful 🙏

[@aliciafulmer7600]

Absolutely incredible.

[@andrewkessinger5966]

If you have the chance, jump on it. I saw them about a month ago in Austin, TX and it was mind blowing.

[@MichaelWhitworth-l7t]

Electrifying performance. So melodic and technically perfect.

[@gion3250]

definitely the best rendition of this piece ever done

[@sylviacline5398]

Beautiful as this is, it is the Russian/Bulgarian choirs that bring holy tears. “Sacred Treasures”. Choral Masterworks from Russia and beyond. Listen to “Praise the Lord O My Soul”. Rachmaninov, with Irina Arkhipova, mezzo-soprano and choir.

[@ramnarayanan4369]

Beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@eriktopolsky8531]

Radujsia Maryyyaaa

[@Lievekevonk]

Thank you

[@sonitacanto4255]

¡Maravilloso!

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Tenebrae's balance and blend are a model to the rest.

[@worldpoetry3161]

I wanted to be in this place. Feel so much peace

[@bat-matt]

Magnifique chant

[@evelynap9728]

wonderful.Iwould have liked the Bass more up front, because its beautiful composed and sung Tenebrae's great Basses TY TY

[@Apirana100]

So exquisite.

[@paulinesims303]

One of the most beautiful parts of Vespers.

[@cheytacpraetoriancomposite3413]

Majestic as usual...

[@marianneklemm4058]

Zum Weinen schön! 🥹🥹

[@geniegb]

0:00 Богородице Дево, радуйся, 0:29 благодатная Марие, 0:48 Господь с тобою. 1:18 Благословена ты в женах, и благословен плод чрева твоего, яко Спаса родила еси душ наших. Transliteration, with word accentuation: Bogoróditse Dyévo, ráduisya, Blagodátnaya Maríye, Gospód s tobóyu. Blagoslovyéna ty v zhenákh, i blagoslovyén plod chryéva tvoyevó, yáko Spása rodilá yesí dush náshikh.

[@FloRence-c9m]

Heavenly 😍

[@jarihietala4683]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@haroldvaleqter5697]

Beautiful! Will you be recording the other fourteen pieces as well? 🤩

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

🙏

[@vk2nf]

Big sound from quite a small ensemble.

[@albertoannesi9540]

Beautiful redention. Even though the pieces are different, comparing this Bogoroditese Devo with the Blazhen Muzh posted 11 years ago is fascinating. This Bogoroditese Devo recording is closer to a "Westen interpretation", with a bit less attention to the bass section, while, in my opinion, the Blazhen Muzh is closer to the Russian choral tradition.

[@damhar9334]

We all would like to be part of a Amazing beautifull chores like your 😢😢😢

[@janhammer4852]

❤

[@biblioteka_tserkovnogo_khora]

👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@hankle284]

Can you please bring it out so one can hear it on spotify or on amazon?

[@thetenebraechoir]

it is on spotify! Check out our Russian Treasures album! www.tenebrae-choir.com/recordings/russian-treasures

[@curiousgorilla3181]

Almost got me wanting to go to church.

[@Martin-on2pp]

I thought the same😉

[@isaiahaker9621]

Well, hope to see you both on Sunday 😅

[@andresmonasterio6024]

We want to see Bethany Partridge again!

[@maraxirim]

Это большая честь, что вы исполняете произведение на русском языке. Спасибо вам! Это очень красиво!

[@N_Loco_Parenthesis]

Make another good album and I'll buy it. Will that do for support, Tenebrae?

[@BipolarSwingDance]

What are they singing? O gladsome light?

[@arsantiquawarsaw]

This is wonderful. But we can't condone Russia.

[@brunhilde-cosima-cantabile]

❤