Dive into the enchanting world of Sergei Rachmaninoff with this captivating album, "Rachmaninov: Monna Vanna & Songs." Released in 2014 by the renowned label Ondine, this collection offers a unique blend of Rachmaninoff's operatic and songwriting genius, spanning a concise yet impactful 57 minutes. The album features the complete first act of Rachmaninoff's opera "Monna Vanna," orchestrated by Gennady Belov, alongside a selection of his most beloved songs. The operatic segments are brought to life by a stellar cast, including the incomparable soprano Soile Isokoski and the distinguished pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy. The song selections, drawn from various opus numbers, showcase Rachmaninoff's mastery of vocal composition, with pieces like "Vocalise in E Minor" and "U moyego okna" standing out as highlights. This album is a testament to Rachmaninoff's enduring legacy, offering both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers to his work an opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of his musical prowess.
2014 Ondine2014 Ondine
Tracks
Monna Vanna: Introduction (Orch. G. Belov)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Evgeniya Dushina, Vladimir Avtomonov, Dmitry Ivanchey, Edward Arutyunyan, Mikhail Golovushkin, Moscow Conservatory Students Choir, Moscow Conservatory Students Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Monna Vanna, Act I Scene 1 (Guido, Borso, Torello) [Orch. G. Belov]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Evgeniya Dushina, Vladimir Avtomonov, Dmitry Ivanchey, Edward Arutyunyan, Mikhail Golovushkin, Moscow Conservatory Students Choir, Moscow Conservatory Students Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Monna Vanna, Act I Scene 2 (Guido, Marco) [Orch. G. Belov]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Evgeniya Dushina, Vladimir Avtomonov, Dmitry Ivanchey, Edward Arutyunyan, Mikhail Golovushkin, Moscow Conservatory Students Choir, Moscow Conservatory Students Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Monna Vanna, Act I Scene 3 (Guido, Chorus, Vanna, Marco) [Orch. G. Belov]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Evgeniya Dushina, Vladimir Avtomonov, Dmitry Ivanchey, Edward Arutyunyan, Mikhail Golovushkin, Moscow Conservatory Students Choir, Moscow Conservatory Students Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy
15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 10, U moyego okna (Before My Window)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Soile Isokoski, Vladimir Ashkenazy
15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 12, Noch' pechal'na (Night Is Mournful)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Soile Isokoski, Vladimir Ashkenazy
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