Neofugue (@neofugue1)

Pavel Chesnokov — “We Praise Thee” Here is the YT link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8qFWQa4YQ Here is the Invidious Link: https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=pI8qFWQa4YQ This is by far my favorite piece of Russian Orthodox liturgical music. One of the most interesting aspects about this work is how Chesnokov is not afraid to use a more complex and rich tonal vocabulary in his music instead of the typical I-IV-V-VI chords found in most standard Orthodox liturgical music. Here is another video link, this version with the score: https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=g8CpbSxBC_Q Image is of the Panagia Portaitissa, Iveron icon of the Mother of God. No connection other than this work reminds me of the icon...