Stefan Elenkov's "Opera Recital" is a captivating journey through the world of opera, showcasing the remarkable vocal prowess of the artist. Released on January 1, 2000, under the Gega New label, this album is a testament to Elenkov's versatility and mastery of the genre. Spanning a concise yet impactful 58 minutes, the album features a selection of iconic arias and ensembles from some of the most celebrated operas in history.
From the playful quintet "Don Basilio!" from Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" to the powerful and introspective moments in Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov," Elenkov navigates a diverse range of roles and emotions. The album also includes excerpts from lesser-known but equally compelling works like Rimsky-Korsakov's "Sadko" and Khovanshchina, demonstrating Elenkov's ability to bring depth and nuance to each character he portrays.
Stefan Elenkov's "Opera Recital" is not just a collection of arias but a showcase of his artistic range and technical skill. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act II: No. 13: "Don Basilio! - Recit. Ah! disgraziato me! - Che vecchio sospettoso!" (Quintet)Gioachino Rossin, Stefan Elenkov, Boris Hinchev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Sadko, Scene 4: The Varyag Guest "O skaly groznye drobyatsya s revom volny"Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Stefan Elenkov, Boris Hinchev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
War and Peace, Op. 91, Pt. II, Scene 10: Koutuzov "Comment est arrivée cette chose terrible?"Sergei Prokofiev, Stefan Elenkov, Boris Hinchev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Simon Boccanegra Act. I: Prologue. Fiesco "Suona ogni labbro il mio nome"Giuseppe Verdi, Stefan Elenkov, Boris Hinchev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Ernani, Act I: Gomez Da Silva "Infelice!...e tuo credevi"Giuseppe Verdi, Stefan Elenkov, Ivan Angelov, Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Don Carlos, Act IV Scene 5: King Philip II "Ella giammai m'amò"Giuseppe Verdi, Stefan Elenkov, Boris Hinchev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Prince Igor, Act II: Khan Konchak "Igor, listen (Zdorov li, Knaz?)"Alexander Borodin, Stefan Elenkov, Mark Ermler, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Boris Godunov, Act II: Coronation scene. Prologue "Skorbit dusha!"Modest Mussorgsky, Stefan Elenkov, Assen Naidenov, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Boris Godunov, Act. II Scene 5: Boris Godunov "Ya dostig Vysshey Sily"Modest Mussorgsky, Stefan Elenkov, Assen Naidenov, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Boris Godunov, Act. II Scene 5: Hallucinations Scene "Proch', proch', ditya! Ya ne tvoy ubiytsa... volya naroda!"Modest Mussorgsky, Stefan Elenkov, Assen Naidenov, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
Khovanshchina, Act III: Hunters' Scene "Och, mne nevmoigotu, och, vot”Modest Mussorgsky, Stefan Elenkov, Rouslan Raichev, Sofia National Opera Theater Orchestra
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