Russian Arias
from operas by Borodin, Dargomyzhsky, Glinka, Mussorgsky, Rimski-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky
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GEN 15378 EAN: 4260036253788
2.10.2015Special offer18.90 € 16.90 €
From dreamy whispers to ecstasy, from young girls to mature women: this is all found in the fantastic voice of the great Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova. Immediately, from the very first moment of her new GENUIN CD, she draws us under her spell and presents diversity within its limitations: accompanied by the precise Philharmonie Baden-Baden under the direction of Pavel Baleff, the singer recorded solely Russian repertoire. Discoveries and re-discoveries: even if one is familiar with the marvelous Boris Godunov or Eugene Onegin, who knows the Stone Guest, or The Maid of Orleans? A superior blend of repertoire and world-class interpretation!
Musicweb
"This programme of arias abounds in gorgeous melodies but my personal favourite is Konchakovna’s Aria from Borodin’s “Prince Igor”, where Kasarova exploits her burnished lower register to convey the sensuality of the music, with its slithering chromaticism and passionate melismata."
Review on MusicWeb International by Ralph Moore, November 2015
Gramophone
"There is plenty of formidable heft in her lower register, which makes easy work of Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc. (...) The Philharmonie Baden-Baden under Pavel Baleff play attentively."
Review on the magazine Gramophone by Mark Pullinger, 2/4/2016
Opera News
"Kasarova’s mature voice is remarkable throughout this disc, and her interpretation of text makes each character come alive. Depth of thought is reflected in a great variety of vocal colors and interpretive insights. Those with a strong interest in the Russian opera repertory will be delighted to hear this impressive disc."
Review on the magazine Opera News by Henson Keys, 4/18/2016
Dussmann
Berlin´s Dussmann appreciates the new CD by Vesselina Kasarova:
Vesselina Kasarova Mezzo-soprano
Philharmonie Baden-Baden
Pavel Baleff Conductor
From dreamy whispers to ecstasy, from young girls to mature women: this is all found in the fantastic voice of the great Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova. Immediately, from the very first moment of her new GENUIN CD, she draws us under her spell and presents diversity within its limitations: accompanied by the precise Philharmonie Baden-Baden under the direction of Pavel Baleff, the singer recorded solely Russian repertoire. Discoveries and re-discoveries: even if one is familiar with the marvelous Boris Godunov or Eugene Onegin, who knows the Stone Guest, or The Maid of Orleans? A superior blend of repertoire and world-class interpretation!
Musicweb
"This programme of arias abounds in gorgeous melodies but my personal favourite is Konchakovna’s Aria from Borodin’s “Prince Igor”, where Kasarova exploits her burnished lower register to convey the sensuality of the music, with its slithering chromaticism and passionate melismata."
Review on MusicWeb International by Ralph Moore, November 2015
Gramophone
"There is plenty of formidable heft in her lower register, which makes easy work of Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc. (...) The Philharmonie Baden-Baden under Pavel Baleff play attentively."
Review on the magazine Gramophone by Mark Pullinger, 2/4/2016
Opera News
"Kasarova’s mature voice is remarkable throughout this disc, and her interpretation of text makes each character come alive. Depth of thought is reflected in a great variety of vocal colors and interpretive insights. Those with a strong interest in the Russian opera repertory will be delighted to hear this impressive disc."
Review on the magazine Opera News by Henson Keys, 4/18/2016
Dussmann
Berlin´s Dussmann appreciates the new CD by Vesselina Kasarova:
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Tracklist
- Modest Mussorgsky (1839–1881)
Khovanshchina
Marfa’s Song - Aleksandr Dargomyzhsky (1813–1869)
The Stone Guest
Laura’s First Song - Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Eugene Onegin
Olga’s Aria - Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov (1844–1908)
The Tsar’s Bride
Monologue of Lyubasha - Piotr Tchaikovsky
Pique Dame—The Queen of Spades
Prelude - Polina’s Aria
- The Countess’s Aria
- Mikhail Glinka (1804–1857)
Ivan Susanin—A Life for the Tsar
Vanya’s Aria - Piotr Tchaikovsky
The Maid of Orleans
Joan of Arc’s Aria - Aleksandr Borodin (1833–1887)
Prince Igor
Konchakovna’s Cavatina - Modest Mussorgsky
Boris Godunov
Marina Mniszech’s Aria - Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov
The Snow Maiden
Dance of the Skomorokhi
From dreamy whispers to ecstasy, from young girls to mature women: this is all found in the fantastic voice of the great Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Vesselina Kasarova. Immediately, from the very first moment of her new GENUIN CD, she draws us under her spell and presents diversity within its limitations: accompanied by the precise Philharmonie Baden-Baden under the direction of Pavel Baleff, the singer recorded solely Russian repertoire. Discoveries and re-discoveries: even if one is familiar with the marvelous Boris Godunov or Eugene Onegin, who knows the Stone Guest, or The Maid of Orleans? A superior blend of repertoire and world-class interpretation!
Musicweb
"This programme of arias abounds in gorgeous melodies but my personal favourite is Konchakovna’s Aria from Borodin’s “Prince Igor”, where Kasarova exploits her burnished lower register to convey the sensuality of the music, with its slithering chromaticism and passionate melismata."
Review on MusicWeb International by Ralph Moore, November 2015
Gramophone
"There is plenty of formidable heft in her lower register, which makes easy work of Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc. (...) The Philharmonie Baden-Baden under Pavel Baleff play attentively."
Review on the magazine Gramophone by Mark Pullinger, 2/4/2016
Opera News
"Kasarova’s mature voice is remarkable throughout this disc, and her interpretation of text makes each character come alive. Depth of thought is reflected in a great variety of vocal colors and interpretive insights. Those with a strong interest in the Russian opera repertory will be delighted to hear this impressive disc."
Review on the magazine Opera News by Henson Keys, 4/18/2016
Dussmann
Berlin´s Dussmann appreciates the new CD by Vesselina Kasarova: