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Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov (b. 1937) is an important contemporary voice in vocal music, a fact highlighted by this new of recent, spiritual, hauntingly beautiful vocal works, sung by the Latvian Radio Choir under their director Sigvards Klava. During his artistic career Silvestrov has explored a number of musical styles and techniques; the demise of the Soviet Union, however, enabled Silvestrov to openly compose works of religious import, inspired and influenced by his love of the Russian Orthodox Church and imbued with his own unique sound. Details 1. I. Evening - Karlis Rutentals/Latvian Radio Choir 2. II. Morning - Karlis Rutentals/Latvian Radio Choir 3. III. Night - Karlis Rutentals/Latvian Radio Choir 4. 4 Spiritual Songs Cherubic Song - Karlis Rutentals/Latvian Radio Choir 5. 4 Spiritual Songs Alleluia - Various Performers 6. O Holy God - Latvian Radio Choir 7. Ave Maria - Karlis Rutentals/Latvian Radio Choir 8. I. the Lord's Prayer - Various Performers 9. II. Testament - Various Performers 10. No. 1. Mercy of Peace - Latvian Radio Choir 11. No. 2. to Thee We Sing - Latvian Radio Choir 12. No. 1. Alleluia - Various Performers 13. No. 2. Ave Maria - Various Performers 14. No. 1. I Sleep, Jesus - Various Performers 15. No. 2. Quiet Night - Various Performers
