THE GREAT DOXOLOGIES IN THE EIGHT MODES

A recording of The Great Doxologies in the Eight Modes chanted in English by the world-renowned Mount Lebanon Choir. Beautifully chanted in the Byzantine style used on the Holy Mountain (*Mt. Athos), it is suitable both for personal enjoyment and for teaching. The chanters' voices are of fine professional quality, and the chant itself is clear and crisply defined, for uplifting listening and for choral instruction. Length: 57’ 08”

Language: Byzantine Chant in English
Price: $18.00 + S& H

*Musical texts used with permission of  St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery
Florence, Arizona

TRACK LISTING

1. The Great Doxology, First Mode (slow), by Iakovos the Protopsaltis (d. 1800) Demo1
2. The Great Doxology, First Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819)
3. Today is Salvation, First Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)
4. The Great Doxology, Second Mode, by John Kavadas (d. 1889) Demo2
5. Today is Salvation, Second Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)
6. The Great Doxology, Fourth Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819) Demo3
7. Today is Salvation, Fourth Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)
8. The Great Doxology, Plagal Second Mode (slow), by George Violakis (d. 1911) Demo4 Demo5
9. The Great Doxology, Plagal First Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819)
10. After Rising from the Tomb, Plagal First Mode, by Hieromonk Gregory
11. The Great Doxology, Plagal Second Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819)
12. Today is Salvation, Plagal Second Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)
13. The Great Doxology, Grave Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819)
14. Today is Salvation, Grave Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)
15. The Great Doxology, Plagal Fourth Mode, by Manuel the Protopsaltis (d. 1819)
16. Today is Salvation, Plagal Fourth Mode, by Peter the Peloponnesian (ca. 1730–1777)

BONUS TRACKS Chanted by Subdeacon Karim El-Far

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1. After Rising From the Tomb Plagal First Mode
2. After Rising From the Tomb Plagal Second Mode
3. After Rising From the Tomb Grave Mode
4. After Rising From the Tomb Plagal Fourth Mode
5. Today is Salvation Plagal First Mode

REVIEWS

Yet once again the Mount Lebanon Choir has amazed us! For most, if not all, of these church singers, English is a third language (the first being Arabic and the second being French), yet their pronunciation and enunciation are superb. Now, through the Choir's latest release - THE GREAT DOXOLOGIES IN THE EIGHT MODES, precious masterpieces by chanter-composers dating from the mid-18th through the early 20th centuries have been retrieved from the bottom shelves of psaltiria and given well-deserved new life in a new language - English. Old masterpieces chanted by a young choir in a new language: quite an accomplishment!

+ B A S I L Bishop of Wichita and the Diocese of Mid-America Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

This beautiful recording presents a much-needed example of traditional Byzantine chant in English. It is one of few such recordings by genuine Byzantine choirs. Not only does it provide listeners with prayerful music, but it is also an invaluable learning tool for people who want to learn the authentic style of Byzantine chant.

+Papa Ephraim - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona

The Great Doxologies CD is a truly wonderful accomplishment! The compositions of ancient masters come alive in this recording by the renowned Choir of Mt. Lebanon. Equally impressive is the authenticity of the Antiochian ethos performed in the English language. I encourage all chanters—or those who simply love Byzantine chant—to listen to this beautiful CD. Faithful throughout North America will benefit greatly from this monumental work.

+Fr. Chris Salamy - Pastor of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Arizona

Anne DeBlois (Thetford Mines, QC, Canada)