August 30, 2005

Moscow Boys Choir - Crescendo

Founded in 1957, the MBC is one of the most prestigious all-male choirs, directed by Leonid Baklushin. Members are selected for the touring company from over 400 students, the group has earned an reputation on tours of Russia, Europe, Canada and South Korea. The Choir’s distinctly Russian sound blends soaring soprano voices with rich bass and baritone. “Crescendo!” has 13 varied tunes, combining Christmas songs (“All the Angels in the Sky Rejoiceth,” “O! Holy Night,” Handel’s immortal “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Twelve Days of Christmas” with Russian folk songs “The Mountains,” “Dushechka,” “Calm Down Wild Winds,” “Evening Bells,” “Ochi Tchiornye” and “Kalinka.” The group adds “America the Beautiful,” and the pop tune “Swing”–a varied, incongruous repertoire, but it all works–great stuff! 7817 CD 15.98

Posted by acapnews at August 30, 2005 12:40 AM