Best-selling Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev writes, “[This] is an overlooked masterpiece of the Russian music literature… and I hope our disc will bring the recognition which it well deserves.” Alto is proud to release this Russian choral masterpiece, originally recorded in HD sound, to a wider audience.
“Psalm 50 made a deep impression on Alexey Khomyakov, whose 1856 poem develops the idea that outward forms of religion are as nothing beside truth and brotherly love… [His poem inspired Taneyev… a summation of Taneyev’s life and work… [bears comparison with Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, especially use of fugues… a compelling piece which Pletnev does well to clarify so successfully… includes a fine solo warmly sung by Marianna Tarasova.” – Gramophone
