CDs- Cycles of Grace: Hymns from the Great Feasts (Orthodox Chant -Eng) 2CDs-NEW

Description: Cycles of Grace: - Hymns from the Great Feasts - 2 CD set. Orthodox Liturgical Music in English. -Out of Print!! -limited quantity left!by Fr. Apostolos Hill (Chanter). Product Description: Recorded in English. In the Eastern Christian tradition, the cycle of Great Feasts follows the Church's liturgical calendar beginning on September 1 and running through August. It is comprised of twelve fixed and variable Feasts, with Pascha (Easter in the West), the "feast of feasts" around which all the rest are centered. Pascha is the ultimate variable feast, with its date changing each year. Associated with Pascha are the feasts of Palm Sunday, Ascension and Pentecost that precede or follow it by a specific number of days. Thus these Great Feasts tend to be associated together. This recording is comprised of two CDs, and is specifically focused on the Great Feasts of the Lord. Unlike Nativity and Pascha which are also holidays in our culture, and thus both visible and available for all who desire to attend, most of the Major Feasts occur on fixed days in the liturgical year, and are often celebrated on week days, making attendance difficult for many. Thus at one level, this recording makes the hymnology of the Feasts more readily available. At another level, it offers a selection of representative hymns from these Feasts available in English. Includes thorough liner notes, comments from the artist, and complete hymn text in English. Also included is a bonus track: a favorite liturgical hymn of Fr. Hill that is seldom recorded. Total Recording Time: 77:30:00 Track Listings: 1. Troparia. Nativity of the Theotokos. Tone 4 2. Kontakion. Nativity of the Theotokos. Tone 4 3. Aposticha of the Exaltation of the Cross. Vespers. Tone 5 4. Troparion of the Exaltation of the Cross. Tone 1 5. Katavasias of the Cross. Tone 8 5. Canon Odes 1, 3, 6, Entrance of the Theotokos 6. Exapostelarion of the Exaltation of the Cross. Tone 3 7. Troparion of the Entrance of the Theotokos. Tone 4 8. Exapostelarion of the Entrance of the Theotokos. Tone 2 9. Excerpt from the 9th Hour of the Royal Hours of Christmas. Tone 6 10. Kontakion of the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ. Tone 3 11. Troparion of the Nativity of Christ. Tone 4 12. Katavasias of the Nativity of Christ. Tone 1 13. Glory of the Praises. Matins. Synaxis of the Theotokos. Tone 6 14. Troparion of the Forefeast of the Theophany. Tone 4 15. The Great Blessing of the Waters. Tone 8 16. Troparion of the Theophany. Tone 1 17. Kontakion of the Theophany. Tone 4 18. Doxastikon of the Theophany. Tone 6 19. Troparion of the Synaxis of John the Baptist. Tone 2 20. At the Lity, Theophany 21. Troparion (Great Vespers) 22. Kontakion, Theophany 23. Exapostilarion, Theophany 24. Troparion, Annunciation of the Theotokos 25. Kontakion, Annunciation of the Theotokos 26. Katavasias, Annunciation of the Theotokos 27. Doxastikon, Annunciation of the Theotokos 28. Come Receive the Light, Orthros of Pascha 29. Doxastikon, Orthros of Pascha 30. Troparion, Ascension 31. Exapostelarion, Ascension 32. Troparion, Pentecost 33. The Great Prokeimenon 34. Before Thy Cross, Pentecost 35. Troparion, Transfiguration 36. Kontakion, Transfiguration37. Exapostilarion, Transfiguration 38. Doxastikon (Matins), Transfiguration 39. Troparion, Dormition of Theotokos 40. Glory & Now (after Ps. 141), Dormition of Theotokos ---- This is perhaps one of the most important recordings of Byzantine liturgical chant in English produced to date for two reasons: first, it presents this rich musical tradition artistically sung in modern English and second, it provides a rich body of texts concerning the mystery of death and paradise generally unfamiliar to Western culture. For those of us who use English as our first language, Fr. Apostolos Hill and his supporting singers give a truly prayerful and artistic performance, letting us experience these ancient chants with a refreshing immediacy. The singing captures the Greek vocal style and ornamentation of the vocal lines while preserving a pristine clarity of the texts. The musical clothing of the vernacular flows naturally and convincingly. The musical effect as a whole is soothing and suitable for private meditation. However, it is the nature and scope of the texts themselves that provide the listener from Western religious traditions with new theological approaches to the mystery of death and resurrection. The Orthodox funeral service presents images that are significantly different from Catholic and Protestant celebrations in ways that are both complementary and challenging. For instance, the hymns of St. John of Damascus form a meditation on the immediate feelings of separation and fear of death experienced by the surviving family and friends of one who has recently died. While Western liturgies tend to focus on the deceased being welcomed in the heavenly community of saints and angels, these intensely pastoral Orthodox texts address the immediate feelings of pain, sorrow, and confusion experienced by the survivors. The accompanying texts included with the CD are of outstanding quality. They very clearly outline a theology of death and paradise in a way comprehensible to those who may have no connection with Eastern Christianity or even a basic formation in any form of Christianity. Particularly effective is the explanation of Paradise as the original blissful state created by God for humanity, and also as the goal and promise for those who live by faith. Includes 20-page liner notes booklet discussing Great Lent and its hymnology as well as complete hymn text. Recorded in English.Product Details: Performer: Fr. Apostolos HillAudio CD (2005)Number of Discs: 2 CDsLabel: Liturgica MusicTotal Recording Time: 77:30UPC: 827912020366 ______________________ Customer Reviews: By Benjamin Williams on February 6, 2006This 2-CD set is Fr. Hill's third recording of Byzantine chant in English, and fills in a missing range of hymnology in recordings in general, and specifically of Byzantine chant in English. The concept of a recording of hymns from the cycle of the Great Feasts is commendable in itself. The selections of representative and "most loved" hymns from these Feasts does a double service: it makes them available in English, and also addresses the teaching role that liturgical hymnology naturally has. Fr. Hill's voice, while still wonderfully clear and with perfect pitch, has matured and it is evident on this recording. His voice has deepened and has become richer, able to convey warmer and deeper nuance, for instance in the Katavasias of the Holy Cross, a beautiful set of hymns sung during Matins (Orthros) of the Feast, while still hitting the thrilling highs, as in To Thee the Champion Leader. As always, he is able to convey the pathos of some hymns (the Exapostelarion of the Holy Cross, reminiscent of (Today is suspended... from Holy Week), the affection of others (Exapostelarion of the Entry of the Theotokos), the reverence of some (Kontakion of the Nativity) and the pure joy of others (the Doxastikon from the Orthros of Pascha). The arrangements presented are typical of those found in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. The quality of the recording and engineering are very high; clean and crisp. The hymns are sung with commitment and affection, and they come through clear as a bell. If you are a fan of Fr. Hill's recordings, you'll want this CD; if you are interested in hearing the Festal hymns sung in English, this is a must have.---- Beautiful hymns ByDimitrios Antoson November 23, 2010 This is an excellent collection of beautiful hymns. Father Hill's voice is very soothing. The chant is musically different from traditional Orthodox chant from Greece or the Middle East, which is very , but very typical of the chant in English-speaking Orthodox churches in North America. Hill lacks the ornate performance style of Eastern canters, but his voice is full of reverence and compassion. I would recommend this for non-Orthodox people too, it's a beautiful ancient perspective on death and hope. ----Five Stars ByEmmanuel Speareon February 18, 2015 Wonderful cd !!!! I used this CD at my dad's funeral, incredibly moving ,for Greeks as well as non Greeks! ----Powerful ByDavede Thompsonon March 22, 2014 These hymns are a powerful witness to the tragedy of death and triumph in Christ over death. Fr. Apostolos Hill chants/sings them very well. ----Five Stars ByBradley C Pelzelon December 2, 2014 Profound words beautifully chanted.------------------------------------------------------------------ *See other CDs by Fr. Apostolos Hill: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122269174412 andhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/122773569622 ----------------------------------------- Shipping: Dear Buyers, PLEASE BE PATIENT for your packages to be shipped and to arrive! We have upto 10 business days for our 100% volunteer staff, working hard, as fast as they can to fulfil your order along with ALL the other orders in the order that they were received. If you need your purchase EXPEDITED, please make sure to purchase "PRIORITY MAIL" postage in your purchase and message us to expedited. Only PURCHASED "Priority Mail" postage can be expedited and rushed!Keep in mind: Any mailing delays are due to USPS (or other mail carrier) and that WE have NO control over the mail: the shipping, and the scanning of the packages. 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