Why is Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil considered a pinnacle of Russian Orthodox choral music? Learn!
Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, Op. 37, combines traditional Znamenny chants with lush Romantic harmonies. The Ave Maria section is notable for its ethereal texture and reverence, reflecting the composer's deep connection to Orthodox liturgy. This violin arrangement adapts the vocal lines into a solo instrumental form.