The song’s origin is as dramatic as its sound. Following the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, the creation of an anthem to rally the people was urgent.
Performers describe the raw power of the choir's "screaming" chords, designed to evoke the terror and bravery of the era. alexandrovci_svjascennaja_vojna_svyashhennaya_v...
While it is a staple of Victory Day parades in Russia, the song has been adapted into several languages, including German ( Der Heilige Krieg ) and Hungarian. The Legacy of the Alexandrovci "The Sacred War" - The Alexandrov Red Army Choir (1942) The song’s origin is as dramatic as its sound
The Alexandrov Red Army Choir performs the “Sacred War” song or Svyaschennaya Voyna (Священная война). With English subtitles. While it is a staple of Victory Day
The song is characterized by its "noble fury" (Russian: blagorodnaya yarost ), a phrase from the lyrics that calls for a "sacred war" against "dark forces".
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