{"product_id":"rachmaninov-bogoroditse-devo-digital-pdf-download-arr-gordon","title":"Rachmaninov - Bogoroditse Devo, arr. Lucyanne Gordon for Women's Chorus","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/ayottemusic\/docs\/636266666016\"\u003eClick HERE to browse the music.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRachmaninov's Most Radiant Sacred Choral Work — Arranged by Lucyanne Gordon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943) composed his \u003cem\u003eAll-Night Vigil\u003c\/em\u003e, Op. 37, in 1915 — a setting of the Russian Orthodox vespers and matins service that stands as one of the supreme masterpieces of sacred choral music. The fifth movement, \u003cem\u003eBogoroditse Devo\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Rejoice, O Virgin\" — the Slavonic Ave Maria), is the most celebrated of the fifteen movements — a breathtakingly beautiful, hushed choral prayer of extraordinary tenderness and spiritual radiance. Rachmaninov himself considered it his favorite of all his compositions. This arrangement by \u003cstrong\u003eLucyanne Gordon\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this luminous work accessible to a new performing ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Rachmaninov's \u003cem\u003eAll-Night Vigil\u003c\/em\u003e — one of the supreme masterpieces of sacred choral music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breathtakingly beautiful, hushed prayer of extraordinary tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRachmaninov's own favorite among all his compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranged by Lucyanne Gordon for treble chorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PDF download — print-ready score included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClick the PLAY button for an audio sample!\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266667949.mp3?v=1778373487\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eUnfortunately, your browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Arranger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/gordon.jpg?v=1777672456\" alt=\"Lucyanne Gordon\" style=\"max-width: 180px; margin: 0.75em 1.25em 0.75em 0; float: left;\"\u003eLucyanne Gordon holds a BM in Music Education from SUNY College at Fredonia, a Masters in Choral Conducting with an emphasis in Vocal Performance from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctorate of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado with secondaries in Vocal Performance and Theory\/Composition. She served as Interim Director of Choral Music Education at the University of Northern Colorado in 2008–9, teaching choral methods and conducting, and directing the UNC Madrigal Singers and the 100-voice Women's Choir. Currently, she teaches voice and choir at Nardin Academy High School in Buffalo, NY, where the Nardin Academy Choir — composed of students in grades 9–12 — has earned a Gold with Distinction award at the highest NYSSMA difficulty level for three consecutive years. Her arrangements and compositions arise from a desire to expand the quality repertoire available for treble choirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150893178989,"sku":"636266667949","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266667949.jpg?v=1777498846","url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/rachmaninov-bogoroditse-devo-digital-pdf-download-arr-gordon","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}