Sings 24 Russian Folk Songs & Romances

Obraztsova (Artist), Nekrasov (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 12, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Russian Compact Disc
• ASIN: B000004AQQ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,389 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Crescent Shines

2. Waltz on the theme of Russian folk song 'Along the Road to Murom'

3. Why Do You Fasten Your Eyes to the Road

4. Dark eyes ('Ochi chornye,' 'Black Eyes'), folk song

5. It is Raining Outside

6. Piece on the theme of comic Russian folk song 'Cousin, Go to See Me'

7. Green Grove

8. Katherine

9. Russian Songs (3) for chorus & orchestra, Op. 41: Eh You, Van'ka

10. Russian Songs (3) for chorus & orchestra, Op. 41: You, My Beautiful & Rubicund

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Evening Chime

2. This Passionate Love's Not for You

3. Foggy Morning

4. I Remember That Wonderful Sound of the Waltz

5. Why Is the Heart Beating So Loud

6. All Is Quiet

7. A Dark Cherry Shawl

8. The Night Is Bright, song

9. The Fleeting Dreams Has Passed (sic)

10. I Won't Tell You Anything

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RUSSIAN VOCAL SCHOOL -- SHINES!, April 28, 2000

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F. Barton "Forrest W. Barton" (Newport, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sings 24 Russian Folk Songs & Romances (Audio CD)

I first saw Elena in a video that was made during the late '70s, while the iron curtain was still down. She sang a SCALDING "O Don Fatale", making every other's version seem mediocre. That vision has never left me, and is continued here in an original recording from the Soviet Union.The songs are folk, with many "folk" orchestra songs as well. Together, Elena and the period orchestra combine forces to produce wonderful, exciting, dramatic and certainly magical sounds! "Dark-Browed, Dark-Eyed" is one of my personal favorites here. The tempo, along with Elena's tremendous vocals, add up to a spectacular feeling of energy. ALL of the songs show off her incredible chest register, and many can bring you close to tears. The sound is in real stereo, with better remastering that I had thought. There are SO few recordings of just ELENA, so this is a treasure to own. She must certainly be pleased as well.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, and surprisingly decent recording quality, January 29, 2000

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M. Tietjen "tietj" (Syracuse, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sings 24 Russian Folk Songs & Romances (Audio CD)

My favorite songs on this album are the folk songs, although all the songs are beautiful and wonderfully performed. They could do with a little less orchestral numbers, but they are also very nice. Elena Obraztsova is an exceptional singer.