| All Artists: Russian Orthodox Chant Title: Russian Medieval Chant Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Chandos Original Release Date: 1/1/2001 Re-Release Date: 11/20/2001 Genre: Classical Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Early Music Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 Other Editions: Russian Medieval Chant UPC: 095115067826 |
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