VA - Commémoration fraternelle (Les musiciens et la Grande Guerre, Vol. 24) (2017) Hi-Res

The Great War was marked by real religious sentiment across all belligerent countries. Commémoration fraternelle, Alexandre Kastalsky’s (1856-1926) great oratorio written in memory of Russian soldiers and their allies who fell on the battlefield is an emblematic illustration of this phenomenon. In echo are three organ pieces written by composers, belonging to opposing nations, that reinforce the ardent message put forward by Kastalsky. Striking music like that of Commération fraternelle is rare, it’s hair-raising music that will draw you in with the beauty of its harmonies, so simple yet teaming with expression. The ensemble of interpreting musicians, under the direction of conductor Vladimir Degtiarec, is particularly invested.