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Kheruvimskaya pyesn, Op. 41 No. 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Liturgical music
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Kheruvimskaya pyesn, Op. 41 No. 6 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Lyrics
Иже Херувимы тайно образующе,
и животворящей Тройцѣ трисвятую пѣснь припѣвающе.
Всякое нынѣ житейское отложимъ попеченіе.
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About Kheruvimskaya pyesn, Op. 41 No. 6
The Cherubic Hymn is one of the most profound moments in Orthodox liturgy, traditionally sung during the Great Entrance. This setting for SATB voices in Church Slavonic captures the mystery and awe of the moment. The text speaks of the cherubim secretly representing the Trinity and singing the thrice-holy hymn. It urges the faithful to set aside earthly cares to receive the King of all, borne invisibly by angelic hosts. Tchaikovsky's setting is a powerful expression of this sacred rite, filled with reverence and deep spiritual feeling.
