Valaam

Valaam
by Val Belin

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Val Belin - composition, savitar
Vlad Max - soprano sax
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Improphony - VALAAM
It was recorded on the personal studio right near Valaam island in the middle of Ladoga Lake
Lake Ladoga is located in the intersection of many sea and river routes, so through time it was a place of contact and a meeting point for many cultures. In the Middle Ages it was a vital part of the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks.
The largest and probably the most famous monastery of the area, the Valaam monastery was founded on the island bearing the same name, sometimes before the 16th century. The orthodox edifice was abandoned in the 17th century, but was later restored in 1814. Because of the war, Valaam was evacuated to Finland in 1940, but since 1989 all monastic activities were restored and the monastery is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the area thanks to its complex history and imposing architecture
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released February 19, 2001
Maxi Records
NY2001
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tags: blues ambient apocalyptic classic multi-directional world music New York
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