The Rite and Hymns of The Glorification Service
[short]Based on the recorded and oral tradition of Cantor Mikhail El-Batanouny. Forward by HG Bishop Mettaous & HG Bishop Rafael. [/short][long] This production contains the most accurate versions of every hymn of the The Rite and Hymns of The Glorification Service, according to the Coptic tradition. It consists of all the melismatic and recitative tunes for the rite, all of which are based on the oral and recorded tradition of Cantor Mikhail Ghabrial Girgis El-Batanouny. This production consists of 2 sets of 6 audio CD discs, with 5 CDs of recordings by the choir and 1 CD of sources for some of the noteworthy hymns. Contains all the hymns for the Virgin Mary, as well as some hymns for the angels, martyrs, and saints. Contains melismatic hymns such as Shere Theotoke, O On Enhelpis Entan, Niromi, Enthoten dhe and others; recitative hymns such as th