Slavic Holiday

Track Listings
1. Anonymous (13th c.(?) Polish): O Beate Stanislae    
2. Mikolaj Zielenski (b. ca 1611): Beata es virgo    
3. Anonymous, from Codex Specialnik (Prague, 15th c.) Nobis est natus hodie    
4. In natali Domini    
5. Anonymous (13th c.(?) Polish): Beatus Adalbertus    
6. Anonymous (13th c.(?) Polish): Per merita sancti Adalberti    
7. Anonymous (14th c. Czech): Alme presul et beate    
8. Anonymous (16th c. Czech): Poslan jest od Boha andel    
9. Jan Sixt z Lerchenfelsu (d. 1629): Magnificat    
10. Anonymous (14th c. Czech): Dies est Laetitiae    
11. Anonymous (15th c. Czech): Stala se jest vec divna    
12. Anonymous (15th c. Czech): De Nativitate Domino    
13. Anonymous (11th c. Czech, attr. to St. Vojtech): Hospodine, Pomiluj Ny    
14. Anonymous (ca. 1415): Pisen o Koncilu Kostnickem    
15. Anonymous (14th c. Czech): Primo Tempore    
16. Anonymous (12th c. Czech): Svaty Vaclave    
17. Domaslaus (ca. 13th c.): Dulce Melos    
18. Anonymous (15th c. Czech): Salve pater optime    
19. Jan z Jenstejna (written ca. 1350-1400): Decet huius cunctis horis    

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Founded in 1996 by artistic director Jordan Sramek, The Rose Ensemble has enjoyed a prestigious artist residency at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis since 1997. The ensemble maintains an active schedule filled with both performances and educational programs, having served in residence with such institutions as the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, St. Olaf College and St. John’s University. Called “young and daring,” The Rose Ensemble’s musicians have received critical acclaim for their ability to sing in both choral and solo settings, while director Jordan Sramek has been lauded for his innovative programming. The Rose Ensemble is a 2000 & 2001 MN Music Awards nominee for Best Classical Artist.

Album Description
This CD features the world premiere of several vocal pieces from medieval and Renaissance Poland and Czechoslovakia and unveils a rich, Eastern European repertoire of spiritual songs written in honor of saints and heroes. This recording is the result of two years of intensive research and countless hours of transcribing from original manuscripts.

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Slavic Holiday
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Stellar performances of unknown works
  • Slavic Holiday Fine Contribution to Early Music
 Slavic Holiday
The Steeles
Manufacturer: New Artist Direct
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QC1P
Release Date: 2001-09-01

Tracks:

  1. O Beate Stanislae
  2. Beata Es Virgo
  3. Nobis Est Natus Hodie
  4. In Natali Domini
  5. Beatus Adalbertus
  6. Per Merita Sancti Adalberti
  7. Alme Presul Et Beate
  8. Poslan Jest Od Boha Andel
  9. Magnifcat
  10. Dies Est Laetitiae
  11. Stala Se Jest Vec Divna
  12. De Nativitate Domino
  13. Hospodine, Pomiluj Ny
  14. Pisen O Koncilu Kostnickem
  15. Primo Tempore
  16. Svaty Vaclave
  17. Dulce Melos
  18. Salve Pater Optime
  19. Decet Huius Cunctis Horis

Album Description

This CD features the world premiere of several vocal pieces from medieval and Renaissance Poland and Czechoslovakia and unveils a rich, Eastern European repertoire of spiritual songs written in honor of saints and heroes. This recording is the result of two years of intensive research and countless hours of transcribing from original manuscripts.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stellar performances of unknown works.......2001-12-27

I was privileged to get a free ticket to hear The Rose Ensemble, performing this CD program in a local chapel. We rarely value what we don't have to pay for, but in this case, I was so glad I decided to use the ticket. This small ensemble (many pieces are done one-to-a-voice) has the finest tuning, the finest blending, and the most joy in their voices of any choir I've ever heard. They use very few instruments, just a viol during one piece, certainly nothing that interrupts the flow of the choral sound.

Now to tell the truth I really didn't think I'd like this repertoire. Usually when I buy a CD, it's because I know one or two of the pieces and am willing to take a gamble that the rest of the pieces are similar enough that I'll like them, too. I wasn't familiar with anything on this CD. Bet you anything NO ONE knows the repertoire on this CD--it seems to be mostly little-known pieces, and they span some 500+ years of history and various geographical areas within eastern Europe.

I find it interesting, though, that these pieces solidly echo the more westerly music of the respective time periods. You hear chant-like duets, tripartite motets, strophic religious poetry set to homophonic and polyphonic music, etc.--pretty much what you would have heard in England, France, or other western European areas in the same time periods. Does it really matter whether it's in Latin or Czech (and both are used, anyway)? If you like medieval and Renaissance sacred music in general, you won't dislike this material--and may even find a few favorites.

If you don't, who cares? The sheer sound of this beautiful ensemble is a joy to hear: fabulous holiday background music, wonderful wind-down relaxation music, and for those with a discriminating choral ear--flawless choral music.

4 out of 5 stars Slavic Holiday Fine Contribution to Early Music.......2001-09-24

It's about time someone turned their attention to the wealth of music from early Eastern Europe. This disc captures so many things: breathtaking motets from the Prague manuscript Codex Specialnik, Polish Renaissance motets (with an obvious Italian influence), lusty songs to various saints and heroes (some sounding more like folk music than the typical "sacred" sound), and gorgeous spiritual songs reminiscent of the likes of Hildegard von Bingen. This may seem like a Christmas disc, but I know I'll be enjoying it all year long.
Slavic Holiday Legends Ancient
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    Manufacturer: Rose Ensemble
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000BX8QGQ
    Release Date: 2005-11-01

    Tracks:

    1. O Beate Stanislae
    2. Beata Es Virgo
    3. Nobis Est Natus Hodie
    4. In Natali Domini
    5. Beatus Adalbertus
    6. Per Merita Sancti Adalberti
    7. Alme Presul Et Beate
    8. Poslan Jest Od Boha Andel
    9. Magnifcat
    10. Dies Est Laetitiae
    11. Stala Se Jest Vec Divna
    12. De Nativitate Domino
    13. Hospodine, Pomiluj Ny
    14. Pisen O Koncilu Kostnickem
    15. Primo Tempore
    16. Svaty Vaclave
    17. Dulce Melos
    18. Salve Pater Optime
    19. Decet Huius Cunctis Horis

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