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Vigilia, composed in 1971, is Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara 's complete setting of the Orthodox liturgy of matins and vespers. Paul Guinery introduces a performance specially recorded by the BBC Singers. Margaret Feaviour (soprano),
Lynette Alcantara (mezzo), Kim Porter (alto), Andrew Murgatroyd (tenor), Simon Birchall (bass), BBC Singers, conductor Stephen Layton
Rautavaara Vigilia, Op 57

Contributors

Unknown:
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Introduces:
Paul Guinery
Soprano:
Margaret Feaviour
Soprano:
Lynette Alcantara
Unknown:
Kim Porter
Tenor:
Andrew Murgatroyd
Tenor:
Simon Birchall
Conductor:
Stephen Layton
Conductor:
Rautavaara Vigilia
Source: Radio Times

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