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Degtiaryov, Stepan

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DEGTIARYOV (Dekhterev, Degtiaryovsky), Stepan Anikievich (b. 1766, the village Borisovka, in today’s Kursk district; d. 23 April [5 May] 1813, in today’s Kursk region)— was a serf of Count Sheremetev, in whose choir he sang from childhood; attended Moscow University, studied composition with Antonio Sapienza and Giuseppe Sarti; travelled to Italy to complete his musical education; for several years headed Count Sheremetev’s chorus and orchestra. From 1803, after receiving his freedom, lived in Moscow; later served one of the nobles in the Kursk district. Degtiaryov’s compositional activity includes both sacred and secular music; his most famous secular work is the oratorio Minin i Pozharsky, composed in 1811 on the eve of the Patriotic War of 1812. Degtiaryov’s sacred works were not published during his lifetime, but began appearing in the early the 20th c., primarily in various anthologies published by P. Kireyev, and in the editions of the journal Muzïka i penie. In terms of quality, they are uneven; in some instances one has to question their attribution. The sacred works attributed to Degtiaryov include approx. 40 concertos and 16 hymns from Divine Liturgy, All-Night Vigil, the Wedding Service, and various festal services. Since they are strongly influenced by Italian music, they are considered by many critics to be inappropriate for the liturgy, despite their popularity.

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De054

Griadi, griadi ot Livana, nevesto

Come from Lebanon, my bride

N.O.N.

Sacred concerto at weddings

Song of Songs 4:8, paraphrased

SATB and SSATTB Soli

No. 22, pp. 32-33, in vol.: Dukhovno-muzykal'naia khrestomatiia, Vol. 1, ed. by M. A. Lagunov, P. Kireev, 1911

Printed edition

Defective original

2

De054

Imzhe obrazom zhelaet elen'

As the hart pants

Sacred concerto

Ps. 41[42]:1

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De075

De163

Irmosy Paskhi

The Heirmoi of Pascha

N.O.N.

Voskreseniia den'

This is the day of Resurrection

S(div)AT(div)B and SSATBBB Soli

No. 3, pp. 25-30, in vol.: Sbornik dukhovno-muzykal'nykh pesnopenii raznykh avtorov, No. 5 Iz Tsvetnoi Triodi ed. by E. S. Azeev. P. Kireev 1912, 84 pp.

First printed edition

Defective original

6

De163

Isaie likui

Rejoice, O Isaiah

Crowning processional at weddings

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De076

Ispovedaitesia Gospodevi v gusliakh, vo psaltyri v desiatistrunnei poite emu

Praise the Lord with the harp and the ten-stringed psaltery

Sacred concerto

Ps. 32[33]:2

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De077

De154

Izhe kheruvimy

Let us who mystically represent the cherubim

N.O.N.

Cherubic Hymn

SATB and SATB Soli

O.1130 V. n.d.

First printed edition

In vol.: Istoricheskaia Khrestomatiia Tserkovnogo Peniia, Vol. III, ed. by M. Gol'tison

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De074

Izmi mia ot vrag moikh Bozhe

Deliver me, O God, from my enemies

N.O.N.

Sacred concerto

Ps. 58:2; 58:4; 143:8-9; 138:22-23; 144:2; paraphrased

SATB and SSATTB Soli

No. 3, pp. 20-29, in vol.: Sbornik kontsertov A. Vedelia i S. Degtiareva, No. 28, ed. by I. V. S., P. Kireev, 1917.

Printed edition

10

De074

Sbornik kontsertov dlia smeshannogo khora soch. A. Vedelia i S. Degtiareva, No. 28 – pod red. I. V. S.

K Tebe Gospodi vozzovu, k Bogu moemu pomoliusia

To Thee, O Lord, will I cry, to my God I will pray

Sacred concerto

Ps. 29[30]:9

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De079

De078

K Tebe, Gospodi, vozdvigokh

Unto Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul

N.O.N.

Sacred concerto

Ps. 24:1-2; 70:3; 37:21-22; 29:13; paraphrased

SATB and SSATTB Soli

No. 7, pp. 50-55, in vol.: Sbornik kontsertov A. Vedelia i S. Degtiareva, No. 28, ed. by I. V. S., P. Kireev, 1917.

Printed edition

6

De078

Sbornik kontsertov dlia smeshannogo khora soch. A. Vedelia i S. Degtiareva, No. 28 – pod red. I. V. S.

Khvala Bogu ot brennykh

Praise be unto God from the perishable ones

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