Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ

01 - Today Christ (Russian Christmas)

01 - Today Christ - Moscow Chamber Choir

Holy Russia Celebrates the Festival of Christmas in the cathedrals, monasteries and sacred places in Moscow, the Golden Ging and New Jerusalem.
(Part 1 of 15)

Music - Titov.
Director - Georges Gachot
2006

Christmas Night Mass at the Epiphany Cathedral with His Holiness the Patriarch Alexi II. Orthodox Christmas is on 7th of January.

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Спи, Иисусе, спи Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Спи, Иисусе, спи
Украинская народная колядка



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

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Russia: Putin returns to hometown to attend midnight mass

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended midnight mass at the Church of Saints Simeon and Anna in Saint Petersburg on Sunday, as Russia celebrated Orthodox Christmas.



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Спит спокойно Вифлеем Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Спит спокойно Вифлеем
Франция, XVIII в.



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Ночь тиха Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Franz Gruber Silent night
Russian text E. Peregudova



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Вот полк пошёл - Хор Сретенского монастыря (2006)

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Хор Московского Сретенского монастыря - Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir

Регент хора: Никон Степанович Жила
Chorus Regent: Nikon Stepanovich Zhila

Рождественские концерты Кубанского казачьего хора и хора Московского Сретенского монастыря
Зал Церковных Соборов Храма Христа Спасителя, Москва, 2006.

Christmas concerts of the Kuban Cossack Choir and the Choir of the Moscow Sretensky Monastery
Hall of Church Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow, 2006.

Слово архиеп. Юстиниана в 5 годовщину Воссоединения

ПРОДЮСЕР: Пресс-служба Восточно-Американской епархии РПЦЗ
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Слово Управляющего Патриаршими приходами в США, Высокопреосвященнейшего архиепископа Наро-Фоминского Юстиниана, по окончании Литургии в 5 годовщину Воссоединения Русской Православной Церкви. 17 мая 2012 г. Св. Николаевский Патриарший собор г. Нью-Йорк.


Sermon by the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA, His Eminence Archbishop Justinian of Naro-Fominsk, at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on the 5th anniversary of the Reunification of the Russian Church. St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral, New York City. May 17, 2012

Kremlin Christmas tree decorated, Catholics gather

RU-RTR - No access Russia
1. Wide of Christmas tree and crane in Cathedral Square in the Kremlin
2. Mid of Christmas tree and crane
3. Close up of worker adjusting Christmas lights
4. Mid of worker turning on Christmas lights ++PART MUTE++
5. Various of workers hanging decorations on tree
6. Wide of Christmas tree
7. Close up of Christmas tree decoration
8. Wide of tree in Cathedral Square
9. Mid of worker hanging decoration
10. Wide low-angle shot of Christmas tree and cupola in background
11. Close up of Christmas decoration
12. Wide of Christmas tree in Cathedral square
13. Low-angle of Christmas tree and worker in crane
14. Close up of Christmas decoration
15. Various of people walking inside Kremlin
16. Pan from Christmas tree to cathedral
AP Television
17. Tilt up exterior of Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (++NIGHT SHOT++)
18. Mid of nun inside cathedral lighting candles
19. Mid of priests walking
20. Pan of parishioners seated
21. Priest reading sermon
22. Mid of parishioners listening
23. Mid of priests
24. Pull out of priest carrying baby Jesus statue
AP Television
++NIGHT SHOTS++
25. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Veronika, Catholic, Vox Pop:
This is the most important holiday for Catholics, one of the most important. We've come here to celebrate in good spirits the birthday of the Son of God. We are hoping for the better.
26. Tilt down from exterior of cathedral to parishioners leaving church service, AUDIO: Church bells ringing
27. Pan from man with girl on shoulders to other onlookers
28. Mid of Nativity scene on display
29. Close up of baby Jesus statue
30. Various of fireworks display outside cathedral
31. Mid of onlookers
32. Pan from cathedral to fireworks
STORYLINE:
Workers put the finishing touches to Moscow's main Christmas tree on Wednesday.
It is hoped the tree will draw festive crowds to the heart of the Kremlin, Cathedral Square.
According to Russia's Itar-Tass agency, the tree is about 33 metres (108 feet) high and 109 years old.
On Wednesday evening hundreds of Russian Catholics celebrated the birthday of Jesus Christ at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.
One parishioner, Veronika, said how important the Christmas holiday was to Catholics adding that she was hoping for better in the coming year.
After the mass church goers were then treated to a fireworks display outside the cathedral.
Catholics account for a small proportion of the Russian population, the majority belonging to the Orthodox Church which observes Christmas on January 7.


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Ектения великая

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

Композитор Илья Толкачев
Ектения великая



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

От юности моея

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

Композитор Илья Толкачев
От юности моея



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Нам Спаситель народился Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Нам Спаситель народился
Музыка Антона Вискова
Слова из народной поэзии



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

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Христос родился Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Христос родился
Музыка Антона Вискова
Слова из народной поэзии



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Вот сошел к нам в мир Спаситель Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
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Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Божья Мать Младенца на руках качала Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Божья Мать Младенца на руках качала
Польша, начало XIX века



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).

Божьего Младенца славим Рождество Christmas Songs

THE MOSCOW PATRIARCH CHOIR OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL, RUSSIA
Conductor: Dr. Ilya Tolkachev
Coro ortodosso patriarcale della Cattedrale di Cristo Salvatore di Mosca, diretto dal Maestro Ilya Tolkachev

The album Christmas Songs
Божьего Младенца славим Рождество
Польша, начало XIX века
Русский текст Е. Перегудовой



Хор Храма Христа Спасителя основан в 1998 году. В 2000 году по благословению Святейшего Патриарха Алексия II коллектив получил статус Патриаршего хора Храма Христа Спасителя. С 2007 года хор возглавил регент Илья Толкачев.

The consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1883 took place with the participation of the legendary choristers of the Chudovsky Monastery (Choral director: P. Skvorzov), and the no less illustrious Imperial Court Capella under the direction of M.A. Balakirev and N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The year 1901 saw the actual founding of the Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The directorship was entrusted to M.V. Karpov, a graduate of the Imperial Court Capella in St. Petersburg. One of his successors was A.V. Alexandrov, the composer of the national hymn of the USSR and of present-day Russia. After the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in 1998, the Choir was newly founded as well, allowing the traditions of the art of church singing of the Cathedral under the direction of the Moscow choral directors N.S. Georgievsky and S.V. Krivobokov to come to life again. In 2000 with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II, the Choir received the status of the «Patriarchal choir of the Cathedral». Since 2007 the Cathedral Choir has been directed by Dr. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev.

Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev, born into a family of Orthodox priests, gained early experience in the founding and conducting of a choir group when he gathered together the children in the church community of his father, Boris Tolkachev, Archpriest of Trinity Cathedral of Uspensky Monastery in the city of Alexandrov. Later on he worked in Moscow Cathedral in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All that Mourn” under the famous twentieth-century choirmaster N.V. Matveyev. It was through the personal recommendation of Matveyev that Tolkachev became the director of the Cathedral choir. Ilya Borisovich Tolkachev is not only a conductor but also a well-known composer of liturgical choir works, which explains his continuing interest in contemporary music. Based on its classical background, the Choir invites leading Orthodox liturgical composers of Russia to collaborate with them — which is important on a missionary level. Works by contemporary composers are presented during the liturgical celebration, which adds freshness to the sound of ancient prayers. The Choir creates a soft tonal aura which supports clergy and visitors in their concentration on prayer. Thus the excellent professional performances of spiritual choral works continue to preserve the spirit of prayer in Orthodox liturgies.

Today the Patriarch Choir of Christ the Saviour Cathedral represents the full range of contemporary Orthodox music as it reaches an audience of millions through the Patriarch’s liturgical celebrations via television and due to frequent concert activities within and outside of Russia. The Choir acquired significant success through their performances in Milan (Milan Cathedral) and in Rome (Saint Peter’s Basilica).