Dmitri Hvorostovsky, the renowned Russian baritone, delivers a captivating and poignant collection of songs in this 2003 album. The album is a beautiful blend of classical and opera genres, featuring arrangements by the talented Evgeny Stetsyuk. Each track is a masterpiece, showcasing Hvorostovsky's powerful and emotive voice, which brings a unique depth and resonance to these timeless compositions.
The album opens with "Gde-to Daleko (Pesnya o Dalekoy Rodine) [Somewhere Far Away]," setting the tone for a journey through a variety of musical landscapes. From the hauntingly beautiful "Tiomnaia Noch (Dark Is the Night)" to the lively "Kazaki v Berline (Cossacks in Berlin)," Hvorostovsky's versatility shines through. The album also includes beloved classics like "Katyusha" and "Moia Moskva (My Moscow)," which are given new life through Hvorostovsky's interpretation.
Composed by notable figures such as Mikhail Tariverdiev, Nikolai Bogoslovsky, and Mikhail Fradkin, among others, the songs in this collection span a range of themes and moods. The album's duration of 57 minutes ensures a satisfying listen, with each track seamlessly flowing into the next. Released under the Delos label, this album is a testament to Hvorostovsky's artistry and the enduring appeal of these Russian melodies. Whether you're a fan of classical music, opera, or simply appreciate a powerful vocal performance, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Gde-to Daleko (Pesnya o Dalekoy Rodine) [Somewhere Far Away] [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Mikael Tariverdiev, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Tiomnaia Noch (Dark Is the Night) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Nikita Bogoslovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Slutchaynyy Val's (arr. E. Stetsyuk) [Unexpected Waltz]M. Fradkin, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Moscow Nights: Gde Zhe Vy Teper', Druz'ya-Odnopolchane (Where Are you, my brothers?)Mikhail Matusovsky, Vasily Pavlovich Solov'yov-Sedoy, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Na Bezymiannoy Vysote (On a Nameless Hill) [arr. E. Stesyuk]Veniamin Yefimovich Basner, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Dorogi (the Roads) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Anatoly Grigoryevich Novikov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Vot Soldaty Idut (Soldiers Are Coming) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Kirill Molchanov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Zhuravli (Cranes) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Yan Frenkel, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
V Zemlianke (In the Trenches) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Konstantin Listov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Zavetnyy Kamen (arr. E. Stetsyuk) [the Sacred Stone]Mikhail Matusovsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Katyusha (Arr. E. Stetsyuk)Matvey Blanter, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Kazaki v Berline (Cossacks in Berlin) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Dmitry Pokrass, Daniil Pokrass, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Moia Moskva (My Moscow) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Isaak Dunayevsky, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Dorozhka Frontovaia (Pesenka Frontovogo Shofiora) [the Road to the Front] [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Boris Mokrousov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Na Sopkakh Mandzhurii (the Hills of Manchuria) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]I. Shatrov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Odinokaia Garmon (the Lonely Accordion) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Boris Mokrousov, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
Posledniy Boi (the Last Battle) [arr. E. Stetsyuk]Mikhail Nozhkin, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia, Style of Five, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Constantine Orbelian
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