Experience the timeless elegance of Nicolai Gedda in this captivating live concert recording from Moscow, October 6, 1980. This album, released by JSC "Firma Melodiya" on November 24, 2016, offers a rich tapestry of operatic and classical masterpieces, showcasing Gedda's extraordinary vocal prowess and artistic versatility.
Spanning a diverse repertoire, the album features iconic arias and romances from renowned operas such as "Dubrovsky," "Aleko," and "The Pearl Fishers." Gedda's interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of mesmerizing, with his crystalline tenor and nuanced phrasing bringing each character to life. The album also includes arrangements by notable composers Alexander Sveshnikov and Nikolay Kolessa, adding a unique dimension to the performance.
With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album is a testament to Gedda's enduring legacy in the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Nicolai Gedda's Concert in Moscow offers an unforgettable journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical canon.
Tracks
There, A Racing Mail SleighTraditional, Nicolai Gedda, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
The Bell Rings Monotonously (Arr. Alexander Sveshnikov)Konstantin Sidorovich, Nicolai Gedda, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Hey, the Village is Visible (Arr. Nikolay Kolessa)Traditional, Klavdi Ptitsa, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Evening Bell (Arr. Alexander Sveshnikov)Alexander Alyabyev, Nicolai Gedda, Klavdi Ptitsa, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Blizzard Sweeps Along the StreetAlexander Varlamov, Nicolai Gedda, Klavdi Ptitsa, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
6 Romances, Op. 73: No. 3, In This Moonlit NightPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
6 Romances, Op. 38: No. 3, Amid the Din of the BallPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
6 Romances, Op. 38: No. 1, Don Juan's SerenadePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
Venetian NightMikhail Glinka, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Oh, You Little NightTraditional, Nicolai Gedda, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
How will I Go to the Fast RiverAlexey Popov, Nicolai Gedda, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Winter RoadVissarion Shebalin, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Dubrovsky, Op. 58: Romance of Vladimir " O, day mne zabvene, rodnaya"Eduard Nápravnik, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
Dobrynya Nikitich, Op. 22: Alyosha's Second Song "Rastsveli v pole tsvetiki"Alexander Gretchaninov, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
Aleko: Romance of a Young Gypsy "Vzglyani, pod otdalennym svodom"Sergei Rachmaninoff, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
Oh You, Wide SteppeTraditional, Nicolai Gedda, Людмила Ермакова, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Pearl Seekers: Nadir's Romance "Je crois entendre encore"Georges Bizet, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
HomelandAbram Polyachek, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
Evening Bell I (Arr. Alexander Sveshnikov)Alexander Alyabyev, Nicolai Gedda, Klavdi Ptitsa, Большой хор Всесоюзного радио и Центрального телевидения
Five Songs, Op. 1: No. 5, LullabyAlexander Gretchaninov, Nicolai Gedda, David Lerner
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