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Title:
When Augustus reigned [CD] : Christmas music from the Byzantine tradition
Corporate Author:
Added Author:
Publication Date:
2000
Publication Information:
Portland, OR : Gagliano Recordings, [2000]
℗2000
Physical Description:
1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Abstract:
Cappella Romana's CD for Christmas and Epiphany, this disc features both contemporary a cappella choral works and medieval chant for the feasts of the Nativity and Epiphany (known as Theophany in the East). Compositions by Peter Michaelides, Frank Desby, Tikey Zes, and Cappella Romana singer and composer John Vergin.
General Note:
Gagliano Recordings: GR 502-CD.
Subtitle from container insert.
Compact disc.
Performers:
Performed by Cappella Romana ; Alexander Lingas, musical director.
Contents:
Kotakion for the forefeast of Christmas / Peter Michaelides -- Four Christmas idiomela / Michael Adamis -- The first ode of the kanon for Christmas / St. Kosmas the Melodist -- Three Christmas hymns / Peter Michaelides -- As many of you as have been baptised / Frank Desby -- Alleluiarion for Christmas day / Byzantine chant -- Cherubic hymn ; Megalynarion for theophany ; Communion verse for theophany / Tikey Zes -- When Augustus reigned / John Vergin.
Language:
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
