Russian Arias

CD album cover 'Russian Arias' (GEN 15378) with Vesselina Kasarova, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, Pavel Baleff

GEN 15378 EAN: 4260036253788

2.10.2015 Special offer
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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

  1. Modest Mussorgsky (1839–1881)
    Khovanshchina
    Marfa’s Song
  2. Aleksandr Dargomyzhsky (1813–1869)
    The Stone Guest
    Laura’s First Song
  3. Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
    Eugene Onegin
    Olga’s Aria
  4. Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov (1844–1908)
    The Tsar’s Bride
    Monologue of Lyubasha
  5. Piotr Tchaikovsky
    Pique Dame—The Queen of Spades
    Prelude
  6. Polina’s Aria
  7. The Countess’s Aria
  8. Mikhail Glinka (1804–1857)
    Ivan Susanin—A Life for the Tsar
    Vanya’s Aria
  9. Piotr Tchaikovsky
    The Maid of Orleans
    Joan of Arc’s Aria
  10. Aleksandr Borodin (1833–1887)
    Prince Igor
    Konchakovna’s Cavatina
  11. Modest Mussorgsky
    Boris Godunov
    Marina Mniszech’s Aria
  12. 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: