Tag: Kassiani

  • Robert Hugill Gives Four Stars to Hymns of Kassianí

    Robert Hugill Gives Four Stars to Hymns of Kassianí

    Robert Hugill gives a Four-Star Review to Hymns of Kassianí on his Planet Hugill blog: “much of the music on this disc is expansive, you need time to sit and allow the chant to expand and fill your consciousness. The music moves between the solid chant to more florid, flowing sections, the result is imaginative…

  • Audiophile Audition Gives Five Stars to Hymns of Kassianí

    Audiophile Audition Gives Five Stars to Hymns of Kassianí

    Audiophile Audition gives a five-star review to Cappella Romana’s Hymns of Kassianí recording: “Kassia is especially known for one particular piece, the Hymn of Kassiani, so-called because of its placement in the orthros (matins) service of Holy Wednesday. It is a masterly composition of great pathos, commemorating the harlot who anointed the feet of Jesus and…

  • First Reviews for Hymns of Kassianí!

    First Reviews for Hymns of Kassianí!

    Cappella Romana’s new recording, Hymns of Kassianí comes out the 16th April, and reviewers are already excited: “Cappella Romana are specialists in Byzantine chant, and this album is a stunner. The release is an SACD hybrid multichannel recording. If possible, opt for the physical disc rather than the digital download for this one. The release…