Latvian Radio Choir, Sigvards Klava - Komitas: Divine Liturgy (2020) CD-Rip

A wonderful concert version of the revered Komitas Divine Liturgy! Here the great Komitas work is transformed into a concert mass in the first-ever recording of this appealing mixed choir version. This version was beautifully arranged and edited by the brilliant Armenian composer Vache Sharafyan. In his arrangement, the added colors of female voices increase the beauty of the work. This version is also concert length, which means that it is appropriately shorter and more accessible than the original. The Latvian Radio Choir, under its remarkable conductor Sigvards Klava, is a unique, award-winning ensemble called One of the worlds greatest choirs by The Advertiser and A great musical power by the Washington Post. The accompanying booklet offers much interesting commentary, Komitas own autobiography, Armenian texts and transliterations, and translations into English.