Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov
Another outstanding recording from the golden era at EMI. Made in 1952, and produced by Walter Legge, it was the first of two that featured Boris Christoff in the title role. The second version, though fine and in stereo (conducted by André Cluytens), never dislodged the first recording from the top of the critics' recommended list. The reasons for this are twofold -- firstly the conducting of Issay Dobrowen is simply superb, and secondly, because of Christoff 's portrayal of Boris, and coincidentally, two other roles. In these he adopts clearly delineated characters and voices -- never sounding like one singer performing three roles in the same voice. For Boris he provides the superlative portrait of the tortured Tsar, but the anguish never spills over into histrionics.
Another jewel in the crown is the young Nicolai Gedda -- an ardent and fresh Grigory. The orchestral playing from the French forces sounds more Russian than on many recordings that have followed -- a tribute to the conductor, Issay Dobrowen.
Further information
- 'Dobrowen's lean, vivid, acutely shaped direction, ... taut rhythms and fastish tempos, is as vital as any version since. Its other main attribute is, of course Christoff ... if that were not enough, there is the beauty and ardour of the young Gedda ... the digital transfers bring out the excellence of the original engineering. So this version really is essential listening for admirers of the work.' Gramophone
- Booklet contains an introduction to the opera and a comprehensive synopsis of the plot
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Kategorie:
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Filmy i muzyka
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Język wydania:
angielski
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ISBN:
5028421939261
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EAN:
5028421939261
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Wymiary:
14.0x12.0cm
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Waga:
0.21kg
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Nośniki:
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#1: Boris Godunov CD 1
(CD Audio)
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1. Varlaam's Drinking Song: Kak Vo Górode Bylo Vo Kazáne (03:34)
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2. Pimen's Monologue: Yeschó Odnó Poslyédnyeye Skazánye (05:57)
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3. Introduction (01:45)
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4. Interrogation by the Guard: Vy Shto Zá Lyúdi? (03:59)
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5. Introduction (02:01)
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6. People's Chorus: Sláva! Sláva! Sláva! (02:25)
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7. People's Chorus: Da Zdrástvuet Tsar Boris Feódorovich! (03:15)
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8. Entry of Boris: Skorbít Dushá! (03:10)
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9. Grigory's Dream: Bózhe Krépki, Právy (03:06)
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10. Pilgrims's Chorus: Sláva Tebyé (03:45)
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11. Arrival of Varlaam & Missail: Zhéno, Mir Dómu Tvoemú! (02:30)
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12. Grigory's Dream: Ti Vsyo Pisál, I Snom Nye Pozabylsa (03:45)
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13. Boris's CrimeP: Zvonyát k Zaútrenye… (03:47)
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14. Grigory's Questioning of the Hostess: Kak Yédet Yon (03:38)
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15. Introduction & Song of the Hostess: Poymála Ya Síza Seleznyá (03:24)
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16. Shchelkalov's Address: Pravoslávnye! Nye Umolím Boyárin (03:20)
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17. Boris's Crime: Davnó, Chestnóy Otyéts (02:03)
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18. People's Chorus: Nu, Shtozh Vy? (05:18)
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19. Grigory's Flight: Ya Grámotny (03:45)
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#2: Boris Godunov CD 2
(CD Audio)
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1. Shuisky's Narration: V Ugliche, V Soboryé (02:02)
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2. Polonaise (Orch.)...Váshey Strásti Ya Nye Vyéryu, Pánye (03:59)
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3. Boris Consoles Xenia: Chevó? (01:54)
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4. Duet: O, Tsaryévich, Umolyáyu...Vivát! Vivát! (03:51)
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5. Clapping Game: Ekh, Máma Mámushka, Vot Tak Skázochka! (01:18)
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6. Aria: Krasótka Pánna Blagodárna (02:21)
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7. Song of the Gnat: Kak Komár Drová Rubíl (02:00)
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8. Duet: Dimítri! Tsaryévich! Dimítri! (03:36)
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9. Xenia's Lament: Gdye Ty, Zheníkh Moy (02:56)
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10. Duet: Krasóyu Svoyéyu Plení Samozvántsa! (04:37)
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11. Duet: Tebyá, Tebyá Odnú, Marina (03:42)
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12. Clock Scene: Uf, Tyazhélo! (03:34)
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13. Shuisky's Treachery: Shto Takóe? (01:45)
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14. Boris's Monologue: Dostíg Ya Víshey Vlásti (05:54)
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15. Aria: Skúchno Marínye (03:33)
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16. Aria: V Pólnoch...V Sadú...U Fontána (03:01)
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17. Boris's Fears: Slikhál Li Ty, Kogdá-Nibud' (02:20)
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18. Tale of the Parakeet: Pópinka Nash Sidyél (02:59)
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19. Duet: Akh, Éto Ty, Moy Otyéts! (04:40)
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20. Chorus of Girls: Na Vislye Lazúrnoy (02:32)
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21. Map Scene: A Ty, Moy Syn, Chem Zányat? (02:04)
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22. Shuisky's Information: V Elíky Gosudar, Chelóm Byu (03:32)
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#3: Boris Godunov CD 3
(CD Audio)
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1. The Mocking of Khrushchov: Nye Sokól Letít (02:31)
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2. Funeral Bell & Death of Boris: Zvon! Pogrebálny Zvon! (04:41)
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3. Boris's Farewell & Prayer: Oy Dúshno! Dúshno! Svyétu! (07:14)
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4. Entry of Varlaam & Missail: Sóntse, Luná Pomyérknuli (03:33)
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5. The Capture of Khrushchov: Valí Syudá! (02:06)
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6. The Simpleton's Lament: Lyéytyes, Lyéytyes, Slyózi Górkiye (02:22)
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7. Council of Boyars: Shtozh, Poydyóm Na Golosá, Boyáre (03:34)
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8. Shuisky's Evidence & Boris's Denial: Zhal, Shúyskovo Nyet Knyázya (05:22)
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9. The Taunting of the Simpleton: Trr...Zhelyézny Kolpák (02:23)
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10. Entry of the Jesuits: 'Domine, Domine, Salvum Fac Egem' (02:29)
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11. Entry of Dimitri: Slavá, Tebyé, Tsaryévichu (03:47)
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12. Pimen's Narration: Smirénny ínok (05:18)
