FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE, THE

The Roman Empire finally came to an end in 1453 with the fall of its capital, Constantinople, to the Ottoman Turks. This stunning recording is a musical exploration of the relations between Eastern and Western Christians at this critical time. The listener is transported from the majestic ceremonial of the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia in Constantinople to the Council of Florence, Italy, where hopes of reunion between East and West were not fulfilled. The recording is accompanied by a 23 page booklet providing historical and musicological background together with full English translations of all texts sung.