Dive into the enchanting world of Alexander Dargomyzhsky's "Rusalka" with this captivating album, released on March 24, 2009, under the MUSIC ONLINE label. Spanning an immersive 2 hours and 21 minutes, this opera is a testament to Dargomyzhsky's mastery of Russian romanticism, offering a rich tapestry of melodies and dramatic storytelling.
The album features a comprehensive tracklist that guides you through the three acts of "Rusalka," each brimming with arias, choruses, and dances that bring to life the tale of a mermaid's quest for love and redemption. From the stirring overture to the poignant final notes, Dargomyzhsky's composition is a journey through a landscape of emotion and intrigue.
Highlights include the Miller's Aria, the Princess' Aria, and the hauntingly beautiful Rusalka's Aria, each showcasing the depth and range of Dargomyzhsky's musical prowess. The Slavic and Gipsy Dances add a touch of cultural richness, while the choral pieces and duets underscore the opera's dramatic intensity.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a complete operatic experience, perfect for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Alexander Dargomyzhsky's "Rusalka" is a timeless piece that continues to captivate audiences with its lyrical beauty and dramatic power.
Tracks
Rusalka: I. OvertureAlexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: II. Act I, Miller's Aria - "Oh, to-to vse vy, devki molodye"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Alexei Krivchenya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: III. Act I, Tercet - "Chu! Ya slyshu topot ego konya"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Alexei Krivchenya, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IV. Act I, Tercet: Continuation 1 - "Ah, proshlo to vremya..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Alexei Krivchenya, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: V. Act I, Tercet: Continuation 2 - "Vot, kstati, i podarki"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Alexei Krivchenya, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VI. Act I, Chorus - "Ah, ty serdtse, moe serdtse"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Alexei Krivchenya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VII. Act I, Chorus - "Zapletisya pleten"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Alexei Krivchenya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VIII. Act I, Duet of Prince and Natasha - "Net, ne rasseyet dum tyazhelyh"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IX. Act I, Duet of Prince and Natasha: Continuation - "Razve ya za toboy vsled"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: X. Act I, Duet of Miller and Natasha - "Ba, ba, ba, ba! Chto vizhu!"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Alexei Krivchenya, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: XI. Act I, Final - "Ah, ty pole moyo pole"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Alexei Krivchenya, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: I. Act II, Chorus - "Kak vo gornitse-svetltse"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: II. Act II, Aria-Duet - "Podrugi detstva..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Veronika Borisenko, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: III. Act II, Recitative and Praise Chorus - "A gde druzhko?"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Skobtsov, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IV. Act II, Slavic DanceAlexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: V. Act II, Gipsy DanceAlexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VI. Act II, Finale, "Chto zh, krasnye devitsy..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Skobtsov, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VII. Act II, Finale, Voice of Natasha - "Po kanushkam, po zhyoltu pesochku..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VIII. Act II, Finale Quartet with Chorus - "Ne k dobru na svadbe nashey..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Veronika Borisenko, Ivan Kozlovsky, Margarita Miglau, Ivan Skobtsov, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IX. Act II, Finale, "Chto zh prizadumalis, gosti dorogiye?..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Skobtsov, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: I. Act III, Scene I, IntroductionAlexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: II. Act III, Scene I, Princess' Aria - "Chu! Kazhetsya, trubyati!"Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Veronika Borisenko, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: III. Act III, Scene I, Recitative - "Knyaginya bednaya!..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Margarita Miglau, Veronkia Borisenko, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IV. Act III, Scene I, Olga's Song - "Kak u nas na ulitse..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Margarita Miglau, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: V. Act III, Scene I, "A gde zhe knyaz?..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Veronika Borisenko, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VI. Act III, Scene II, Chorus of Mermaids - "Svobodnoy tolpoyu..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VII. Act III, Scene II, Cavatina of Prince - "Nevolno k etim grstnym beregam..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: VIII. Act III, Scene II, Duet with Chorus - "Chto eto znachit?..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Alexei Krivchenya, Bolshoi Theatre Choir, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: IX. Act IV, Scene I, Mermaid DanceAlexander Dargomyzhsky, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: X. Act IV, Scene I, Scene - "Ostavte pryazhu syostry..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Valentina Tumanova, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: XI. Act IV, Scene I, Rusalka's Aria - "Ty nezhneye k nemu prilaskaysya..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Valentina Tumanova, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: XII. Act IV, Scene II, Finale, "Nevolno k etim grustnym beregam..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Valentina Tumanova, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Rusalka: XIII. Act IV, Scene II, Finale, "Vedi vedi skorey!..."Alexander Dargomyzhsky, Ivan Kozlovsky, Veronika Borisenko, Evgenia Smolenskaya, Alexei Krivchenya, Yevgeny Svetlanov
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