This compact disc brings together selected works of Russian composers who marked the development of Russian religious music, from the period of classicism to the end of the 20th century. Each of the selected authors is characterized by authentic creative traits that are in accordance with the spirit of the age, and they all have in common the reliance on folk church melodies that have been saved from oblivion.

The expertly selected program on this CD brings the listeners closer to some of the most significant works of the Russian religious choral tradition. Their specific spirituality is depicted both by the individual and collective vocal tones.