Mikhail Pletnev: Taneyev John of Damascus Op. 1

September 12, 2010. Moscow, Russia. 2010 RNO Grand Festival. Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915) St. John of Damascus op.1 (1874), Cantata for four-part mixed chorus and orchestra (after the poem by Alexei Tolstoi).
The Moscow State Chamber Choir, Vladimir Minin - Chorus Master.
Russian National orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev - Conductor.



Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)
John of Damascus Op. 1: Fuga.
Moscow State Chamber Choir-
Russian National Orchestra-Mikhail Pletnev

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Sergey Taneyev, who edited and premiered the concerto after the composer's death. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)