ABOUT EIRENE

This small group of five singers brings a fresh, organic approach to Eastern Orthodox liturgical music, combining studious respect for received chant traditions with a natural, youthful vocal style and artistic expression.

Eirene (pronounced i-REE-nee) repertoire includes original 'through-composed' pieces, Slavic-style four part harmony, and authentic Byzantine chant in both English and Greek.

Whether you are new to the Orthodox musical traditions or you are a seasoned collector, you are sure to enjoy this group. Their name means 'peace' in Greek - a quality that permeates Eirene's sound and forms the backbone of their philosophy.

Look for their debut CD 'Spring: Hymns of Lent, Holy Week and Pascha' available early in 2011, and the mini-CD 'A Spring Sampler', featuring eight tracks from the Spring Sampler CD, is available now on CD Baby:

Click to Listen:

1. The Wise Thief

2. O Taste and See (Byzantine)

3. Though I Have Transgressed

4. Hypakoe of Pascha

5. Resurrectional Evlogitaria

6. Taste and See (Salih)

7. Come Let Us Bless Joseph

8. Bridal Chamber (Armenian Melody)