Dive into the rich, resonant world of Dmitri Hvorostovsky with his captivating album "Portrait," released on January 1, 2006, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This collection is a testament to Hvorostovsky's extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility, spanning a diverse range of genres from opera to classical music. With a duration of 2 hours and 23 minutes, the album offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and iconic pieces in the classical repertoire.
Hvorostovsky's velvety baritone shines in a selection of arias from renowned operas such as "La traviata," "Il Trovatore," and "Eugene Onegin," showcasing his ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity. The album also features beautiful renditions of art songs and Russian folk tunes, highlighting his cultural heritage and musical depth. Notable tracks include "Che farò senza Euridice?" from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice," the haunting "Songs and Dances of Death" by Mussorgsky, and the lively "Kalinka," arranged by Kozlov.
"Portrait" is not just a collection of songs but a celebration of Dmitri Hvorostovsky's artistry. His nuanced interpretations and impeccable technique make this album a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic arias or the soothing melodies of the art songs, this album promises a memorable listening experience.
La traviata / Act II: Di Provenza il mar, il suolGiuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Il Trovatore - Act 2: "Il balen del suo sorriso" - "Qual suono! o ciel!"Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Don Carlo: "Per me guinto - O Carlo ascolta"Giuseppe Verdi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Il barbiere di Siviglia / Act I: No. 2 Cavatina: "Largo al factotum"Gioachino Rossini, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ion Marin
L'elisir d'amore / Act I: Come Paride vezzosoGaetano Donizetti, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ion Marin
Lucia di Lammermoor / Act I: Cruda, funesta smaniaGaetano Donizetti, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ion Marin
I puritani / Act I: Or dove fuggo mai?... Ah! per sempre io ti perdeiVincenzo Bellini, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ion Marin
Don Pasquale / Act I: Bella siccome un angeloGaetano Donizetti, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ion Marin
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 / Act I: Vi mnye pisali - Kogda bi zhizn domashnim krugomPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
The Tsar's Bride / Act I: S uma neydot krasavitsaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
The Tsar's Bride / Act 1: "Zachem ty"Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Olga Borodina, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Serse, HWV 40, Act I: Frondi tenere e belle ... Ombra mai fùGeorge Frideric Handel, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 / Act III: Che farò senza Euridice?Christoph Willibald Gluck, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Tito Manlio, RV 778: Se il cor guerriero (Arr. Papp)Antonio Vivaldi, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
La costanza in amor vince l'inganno: Selve Amiche (Arr. Reynolds)Antonio Caldara, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Caro mio ben (Arr. Marriner)Tommaso Giordani, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Do Not Sing, My Beauty, Op. 4 No. 4Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Oleg Boshniakovich
In the Mysterious Silence of the Night, Op. 4 No. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Oleg Boshniakovich
None But the Lonely Heart, Op. 6 No. 6Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Oleg Boshniakovich
Oh, if you could only, Op. 38, TH 101, No. 4Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mikhail Arkadiev
Again, As Before, Alone, Op. 73 No. 6Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Oleg Boshniakovich
Songs and Dances of Death: No. 1, LullabyModest Mussorgsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Songs and Dances of Death: No. 2, SerenadeModest Mussorgsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Songs and Dances of Death: No. 3, TrepakModest Mussorgsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Songs and Dances of Death: No. 4, Field MarshalModest Mussorgsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Russia's War: 2. TearsStanislas Syrewicz, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Cantus Dei Choir Of Moscow, The Red Army Choir, State Symphonic Orchestra Of Cinematography, Sergei Skripka
Karabejniki (The Little Box)Anonymous, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ossipov Russian Folk Orchestra, Nicolay Kalinin
Kagda, dusha (Elegia) (When, My Soul, You Wanted)Anonymous, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ossipov Russian Folk Orchestra, Nicolay Kalinin
Ochi chornyje (Dark Eyes)Anonymous, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ossipov Russian Folk Orchestra, Nicolay Kalinin
Kalinka (Arr. Kozlov)Anonymous, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, St.Petersburg Chamber Choir, Nikolai Korniev
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