Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom op. 31

In his setting of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Sergei Rachmaninoff demonstrates not only his deep understanding of the text, but also how to further increase the immediate effect on the listeners by means of markedly simple melodic invention. The work represents a monumental pinnacle of returning to the roots of early Russian music. The Rundfunkchor Berlin under Nicolas Fink has produced an exemplary recording of this challenging choral work which yet again emphasizes its leading position among radio choirs in Germany.