Ex Cathedra Rachmaninoff Vespers

Powerful, passionate, hypnotic – in a time of turmoil and at the height of his powers, Rachmaninoff turned to the choral heritage he held dear, and created his awe-inspiring All-Night Vigil — better known as the Vespers.This masterpiece of unaccompanied choral writing is a radiant tapestry of ancient chant and lush Romantic harmony.

From its hushed opening prayer to its triumphant final blessing, the work moves with deep spiritual intensity and overwhelming emotional sweep.With mesmeric melodies – and some of the lowest notes you’ll ever hear sung – it is beloved by audiences and singers alike.“Concerts given by Ex Cathedra are never just concerts… incredible intonation and tuning, soaring to great heights and plunging into abyssal depths yet staying true, never wavering.

The choir’s intricate shaping of the music continued to the last … passing through blazing fire before finally receding into a quiet, radiant joy” – (BackTrack.com) Read the full review here.