Spaséñiye sodélal by Pavel Chesnokov, sung by Chor Leoni

On July 7, 2012 Chor Leoni sang a concert in the stunning San Salvatore Church in Venice, Italy. That afternoon we took the time to record and video one of our all-time favourite works. Founder and Artistic Director Diane Loomer, C.M. leads us here, and incoming Artistic Director Erick Lichte is in the front row (far left) singing bass.
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music: Pavel Chesnokov, arr. Vladimir Morosan
text: Psalm 74:12
Spaseniye sodelal yesi posrede zemli, Bozhe.
Alliluiya, alliluiya, alliluiya.
Salvation is created in the midst of the earth, O God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
You are invited to visit Diane's memorial page at www.ilasting.co...
Video by Phil Jack, philmetaljacket...
Audio by Byron Hanson

[@davegingrich8642]

"Salvation Is Created"

[@jojolanders]

My very favorite piece of music for all time. It sounds like stepping into heaven.

[@youngwarrior2]

I have sung this song in three languages, Russian, Romania, and English, with the Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus.

[@gordonnusz6574]

I sang this with Wayne State University Men's Glee Club (Detroit) in 1959-61. The dynamic perfection and precision of this choir is amazing and brings tears. Thank you!

[@opabinnier]

Why is this always translated into the passive voice? The verb is perfect active: "Thou hast fashioned salvation in the midst of the earth, o God. Alleluia."

[@tamaveirene]

Oh beauty!

[@FelixGraham]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've heard in awhile. Absolutely rich in tone, sensitive conducting, beautiful diction, the works.

[@bebro1809]

💜💫

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

Beautiful.

[@robcarpenter1225]

I sang this piece with The Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas. One of my favorites. Absolutely stunning.

[@chorleoni]

Thanks Rob! It's good to know that this wonderful piece is being sung all over the place. It's one of our favourites as well.

[@elainekappelovre8959]

I heard this haunting piece for the first time when I bought the Turtle Creek CD "Postcards" 20 years ago

[@gianfrancopinat1663]

I remember on July 2012 our concert together in Forni di Sopra (UD), 3 hours of music from Chor Leoni and Coro Polifonico di Ruda. It was an incredible evening of men choral music! And i remember Mrs Loomer, she was an incredible conductor. Hope to sing together again in the future in Italy or in Canada...

[@chorleoni]

That was an amazing tour, and that concert in particular was so beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful memory!

[@MightyEm81]

Wow! I'm not one to be easily impressed, but this gave me goosebumps! The fluidity and synchrony of emotion and dynamics was incredible! I would have loved to have seen this live.

[@dough7189]

Beautiful dedication, to a life well lived.

[@chorleoni]

Hi Mark, Thank you! Chor Leoni has sung this work for many years and have performed it on all of our tours, but this church in Venice was quite possibly the best! Yes, this score is available through Musica Russica, catalogue # MRSM Cn 176 MC. Your guys will love it.

[@chorleoni]

sabilad - Our concert in Venice was a magical experience. Thanks for being there.

[@pdbg]

Beautifully sung, though with a different text than I'm used to.

[@Vierotchka]

Not bad at all for non-Russians!

[@sabiladd]

I was there!! :D

[@markburstow47]

Simply stunning - thank you. Is this score published?

[@ItalanFindart]

Who is the basso profondo??

[@chorleoni]

We are fortunate to have several basso profondii in Chor Leoni!

[@stashb]

We sure are :) There's something about hitting those low notes with others and feeling everything shake.

[@SempreGumby]

What a pleasant surprise to hear those low notes in that space! A fitting tribute to Madam Loomer!

[@Steph34600]

Hello, is it possible to send me the scores please ?

[@chorleoni]

Hello Stéphane, The score is published by Musica Russica and may be purchased through them. www.musicarussica.com

[@Steph34600]

Thank you !!!

[@thomascurtin9714]

I appreciate the men's arrangement. However, the breath-associated breaks in composed, logical, and to my knowledge composer-intended phrasing I find irksome and distracting. I wish this choir had been challenged to respect Chesnokov's phrasing and exercise breath control and staggered breathing (for those who need to do it) to allow the vocal section continuity of sound for the aforementioned phrasing.

[@Anonymous-ld2hi]

A little bit loose, there are better versions. But nice try! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davegingrich8642]

There are better comments than yours. But nice try.