Uspenie - Kokoöinen Vigilia – The All-Night Vigil Kampin Laulu Chamber Choir

• Timo Ruottinen (b. 1947): I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Alkupsalmi (Psalm 104, Bless the Lord, O my soul):
• 1 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Alkupsalmi (Psalm 104, Bless the Lord, O my soul) 02:37
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 3. avuksihuutostikiira (3rd Sticheron at Lord, I Call):
• 2 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 3. avuksihuutostikiira (3rd Sticheron at Lord, I Call) 02:10
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Dogmistikiira (Sticheron Dogmatikon):
• 3 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Dogmistikiira (Sticheron Dogmatikon) 01:30
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Ehtooveisu (O Gladsome Light):
• 4 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Ehtooveisu (O Gladsome Light) 02:30
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 1. parimia (1st Reading, from Genesis 28: 10–17):
• 5 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 1. parimia (1st Reading, from Genesis 28: 10–17) 04:26
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 4. litaniastikiira (4th Sticheron at the Lity):
• 6 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 4. litaniastikiira (4th Sticheron at the Lity) 01:50
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 1. virrelmästikiira (1st Sticheron at the Aposticha):
• 7 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – 1. virrelmästikiira (1st Sticheron at the Aposticha) 01:42
• I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Tropari:
• 8 Ruottinen: I EHTOOPALVELUS - VESPERS – Tropari: Oi Jumalansynnyttäjä (Apolytikion, In Giving Birth, O Theotokos) 01:54
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – 3. troparivariaatio:
• 9 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – 3. troparivariaatio: Jumala on Herra (God is the Lord, 3rd variation) 01:17
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – 4. troparivariaatio:
• 10 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – 4. troparivariaatio: Jumala on Herra (God is the Lord, 4th variation) 01:33
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Tropari:
• 11 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Tropari: Oi Jumalansynnyttäjä (Apolytikion, In Giving Birth, O Theotokos) 02:15
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Polyeleopsalmi (Polyeleos, Praise the Name of the Lord):
• 12 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Polyeleopsalmi (Polyeleos, Praise the Name of the Lord) 03:37
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Pieni ylistysveisu (Megalynarion, We Magnify Thee):
• 13 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Pieni ylistysveisu (Megalynarion, We Magnify Thee) 03:25
• Monet himot (From My Youth):
• 14 Ruottinen: Monet himot (From My Youth) 03:04
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Prokimeni (Prokeimenon, Psalm 45: 18):
• 15 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Prokimeni (Prokeimenon, Psalm 45: 18) 01:15
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Stikiira evankeliumin jälkeen (Sticheron after the Gospel):
• 16 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Stikiira evankeliumin jälkeen (Sticheron after the Gospel) 02:24
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Kontakki (Kontakion, Neither the Tomb Nor Death Had Power):
• 17 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Kontakki (Kontakion, Neither the Tomb Nor Death Had Power) 01:04
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Iikossi (Oikos, Set a Rampart about my Mind):
• 18 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Iikossi (Oikos, Set a Rampart about my Mind) 02:21
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Aamuruskolaulu (Exapostilarion, O Apostles):
• 19 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Aamuruskolaulu (Exapostilarion, O Apostles) 01:48
• II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Kiitosstikiiroiden doksastikon (Doxastikon at the Praises):
• 20 Ruottinen: II AAMUPALVELUS - MATINS – Kiitosstikiiroiden doksastikon (Doxastikon at the Praises) 02:46
• Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – I Enkelten hymni (Angelic Hymn):
• 21 Ruottinen: Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – I Enkelten hymni (Angelic Hymn) 04:30
• Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – II Valikoidut jakeet Psalmien kirjasta (Selected Verses from the Psalter):
• 22 Ruottinen: Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – II Valikoidut jakeet Psalmien kirjasta (Selected Verses from the Psalter) 04:27
• Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – III Trishagion:
• 23 Ruottinen: Suuri ylistysveisu (Great Doxology) – III Trishagion 02:41
• Total Runtime 57:06

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Ruottinen composed his music for the Uspenie over a long period extending from 1984 to 2019, and some of the earlier movements have previously been performed and recorded. He completed the the first version of the full vigil for the 150th anniversary of Helsinki’s Uspenski Cathedral in 2018, when much of it was sung by the Cathedral choir conducted by Varvara Merras-Häyrynen.

The All-Night Vigil is one of the cornerstones of music of the Orthodox Church, and sections of it have been given artistic expression by composers from Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff onwards, in Finland also Einojuhani Rautavaara. Settings of the full vigil are, however, rare. That by Ruottinen may be described as a through-composed entity designed for use in Finnish worship, its technical demands compatible with its singers’ skills.

Matured over a period of four decades, it comprises movements in very different styles yet still within keeping of the various Orthodox music traditions.

Kampin Laulu Chamber Choir

Kampin Laulu Chamber Choir
is an ambitious group of about 40 singers, with a mission to explore new paths in choral music while also maintaining the great traditions of chamber choir singing. The members of the choir are experienced singers who seek to develop continuously both as individuals and as a group. While Kampin Laulu is not a profession for its singers, the choir always pursues professional quality in its work.

The choir’s repertoire varies from Renaissance music to new choral music, with the emphasis being on music composed in the 20th and 21st centuries. During its history, the choir has premiered dozens of new works by Finnish composers. Since its founding in 1990, Kampin Laulu has participated successfully in several European choir competitions – most recently in Tallinn in 2015.

“Kampin Laulu is a Finnish top choir, which pursues its artistic ambitions with unwavering persistence and commitment, good humor and a relaxed atmosphere. The choir offers its audience holistic artistic experiences through a varied, new and even surprising repertoire. The choir’s repertoire and professional attitude help maintain the singers’ interest and motivation, and offer opportunities for development also for advanced singers. Members of Kampin Laulu can feel pride about being a part of this artistic community.”

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