Blazhen Muzh


"Blazhen Muzh" is a setting of verses from Psalms 1, 2 & 3 taken from the Byzantine tradition of Vespers. As with many of the Psalms and hymns, "Blazhen Muzh" attracted the attention of composers.

Text of the hymn

The version below is the one set by Sergei Rachmaninoff in his All-Night Vigil.