Vespers by Rachmaninoff

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements various choral arrangements exist
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains a staple in choral repertoire
gptkbp:choral_structure divided into sections based on liturgical texts
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Sergei_Rachmaninoff
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in Russian cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in Russian choral repertoire
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of his mother
gptkbp:duration approximately 50 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:genre gptkb:choir
gptkbp:historical_context composed during World War I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vespers by Rachmaninoff
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced contemporary choral composers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Christian_liturgy
Russian folk music
sacred music traditions
Russian Orthodox Church music traditions
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_liturgical_music
gptkbp:inspired_by Orthodox Christian traditions
gptkbp:instruments a cappella choir
gptkbp:language gptkb:Church_Slavonic
gptkbp:music_style multi-movement work
polyphony and counterpoint
gptkbp:musical_elements rich harmonies and textures
gptkbp:notable_awards Grammy Award nominations
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with various choirs
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_event featured in choral competitions
gptkbp:notable_features use of traditional chants
gptkbp:notable_influence influenced the development of choral music.
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Moscow_Chamber_Choir
gptkbp:notable_production part of Rachmaninoff's choral works
gptkbp:notable_recordings Vespers, conducted by Valery Gergiev
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:15
gptkbp:performance_tradition performed during religious services
gptkbp:performed_at religious ceremonies
gptkbp:performed_by professional and amateur choirs
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:various_languages
concert halls and churches
choirs and vocal ensembles
gptkbp:premiere_date 1916
gptkbp:published_by Jurgenson
gptkbp:recorded_by many choirs worldwide
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:All-Night_Vigil
gptkbp:style Romantic
gptkbp:themes spirituality and devotion
gptkbp:year_composed 1915
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Liverpool_Philharmonic_Choir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5