march 2011 new releases
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VARIOUS<br />
10<br />
Mikhail Alexandrovich, tenor<br />
Orchestra of Moscow Radio<br />
Legends of the XX century - Mikhail Alexandrovich<br />
Mikhail Alexandrovich was one of the greatest bel canto singers of the twentieth century. He was<br />
extremely popular in Russia and his recordings were in enormous demand, but he decided to leave the<br />
Soviet Union in 1971. This collection includes works by Bach/Gounod, Mozart, Stradella, Giordani,<br />
Gluck and Rossini.<br />
EAN: 4600317117871 MELCD 1001787 001CD<br />
TCHAIKOVSKY<br />
Moscow Symphony Orchestra,<br />
cond. Rozhdestvensky<br />
Symphonies<br />
Gennady Nikolayevich Rozhdestvensky is one of the outstanding conductors of the 20 th century, as well<br />
as being a pianist, composer and researcher. Here we have the privilege of hearing his interpretations of<br />
all the Tchaikovsky symphonies performed by the outstanding Moscow Symphony Orchestra.<br />
EAN: 4600317117543 MELCD 1001754 005CD<br />
VYACHESLAV ARTYOMOV (1940)<br />
Kaunas State Chorus, Moscow Philharmonic<br />
Symphony Orchestra, cond. Kitaenko<br />
Requiem<br />
Artyomov has been influenced by many musical cultures, including Russian folklore and the works of<br />
Prokofiev, Stravinsky and Stockhausen, but particularly those of Honegger, Varèse and Berio. His<br />
Requiem is a grandiose Latin Mass dedicated to Russian Martyrs and was premiered in 1988. It was the<br />
first Requiem Mass ever to be broadcast on Moscow State radio and was a triumph for Artyomov.<br />
EAN: 4600317117604 MELCD 1001760 001CD<br />
DARGOMYZHSKY<br />
Soloists, Choir and Orchestra of the Bolshoi<br />
Theatre, cond. Svetlanov<br />
Rusalka<br />
Rusalka is probably the best known work by Alexander Dargomyzhsky and here it is performed by the<br />
best of Russian artists, conducted by Svetlanov. Dargomyzhsky’s operas are distinguished by the<br />
finesse with which he personified human characters and his songs demonstrate his skills of observation<br />
and his psychological analysis.<br />
EAN: 4600317117758 MELCD 1001775 002CD<br />
GLAZUNOV<br />
USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra,<br />
cond. Rozhdestvensky<br />
Symphonies<br />
Glazunov is one of the most prominent Russian composers and contributed eight symphonies to the<br />
Russian symphonic repertoire. These works are both lyrical and epic. His sublime and monumental<br />
symphonic canvases slowly unfold with amazing musical clarity. The music is courageous and lifeasserting.<br />
EAN: 4600317117901 MELCD 1001790 005CD<br />
PROKOFIEV<br />
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra,<br />
cond. Rozhdestvensky<br />
Symphonies<br />
Between 1917 and 1952, Prokofiev composed seven symphonies. These works were brilliantly<br />
performed and recorded for a legendary project of Firma Melodiya of 1965-1967 by the Moscow Radio<br />
Symphony Orchestra of the USSR conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky. The recording of<br />
Prokofiev’s last symphony was awarded the “Grand Prix du Disque” of the Academie Charles Cros.<br />
EAN: 4600317117970 MELCD 1001797 003CD<br />
VARIOUS Various<br />
Ukrainian Music - Anthology of Folk Music – Spirit of Folk<br />
This collection includes songs, ballads and instrumental compositions from various regions of the<br />
Ukraine. The music is performed by non-professional ensembles and soloists and many of the tracks<br />
are “field recordings”.<br />
EAN: 4600317117888 MELCD 3001788 001CD
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