How the Liturgy of Tchaikovsky was first performed in Ulyanovsk: a photo report
In the Savior-Voznesensky Cathedral of Ulyanovsk, on November 8, the “Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom” by Peter Tchaikovsky was performed for the first time in the city. The work was sounded during the service, which was headed by Metropolitan of Simbirsk and Novospassky Longin. The music was performed by a mixed choir of the cathedral under the direction of regent Roman Khitev. The performance was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the composer's death, celebrated on November 6. After the service, Metropolitan Longin told the parishioners about the history of the creation of the work and its significance for Russian sacred music. How was the unusual service, see in our photo report.
In the Savior-Voznesensky Cathedral of Ulyanovsk, on November 8, the “Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom” by Peter Tchaikovsky was performed for the first time in the city. The work was sounded during the service, which was headed by Metropolitan of Simbirsk and Novospassky Longin.
The music was performed by a mixed choir of the cathedral under the direction of regent Roman Khitev. The performance was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the composer's death, celebrated on November 6.
After the service, Metropolitan Longin told the parishioners about the history of the creation of the work and its significance for Russian sacred music.
How was the unusual service, see in our photo report.
