Nikolai Sidelnikov - oratorio 'Raising the Sword'

A forgotten score by a forgotten composer. Meanwhile, this is a very worthy work, performed in the spirit of Soviet neo-folklorism.

Oratorio for soloists, mixed chorus and symphony orchestra. Libretto by the author, written on the motives of ancient Russian chronicles of the 12-16th centuries. In the video sounds the 2nd edition of 1961.

Dedicated to the 1035th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia.

0:00 - Introduction and prologue
3:20 - Choral Scene
15:33 - Gleb's Lament for Boris
22:21 - Funeral singing
25:55 - Prelude and recitative
33:07 - Grand Choral Scene
38:54 - Interlude
47:27 - Song of Farewell