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. People's Chorus: Sláva! Sláva! Sláva! (02:25)
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2. Grigory's Dream: Bózhe Krépki, Právy (03:06)
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3. Grigory's Dream: Ti Vsyo Pisál, I Snom Nye Pozabylsa (03:45)
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4. People's Chorus: Da Zdrástvuet Tsar Boris Feódorovich! (03:15)
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5. Pimen's Monologue: Yeschó Odnó Poslyédnyeye Skazánye (05:57)
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6. Entry of Boris: Skorbít Dushá! (03:10)
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7. People's Chorus: Nu, Shtozh Vy? (05:18)
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8. Introduction & Song of the Hostess: Poymála Ya Síza Seleznyá (03:24)
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9. Interrogation by the Guard: Vy Shto Zá Lyúdi? (03:59)
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10. Grigory's Flight: Ya Grámotny (03:45)
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11. Arrival of Varlaam & Missail: Zhéno, Mir Dómu Tvoemú! (02:30)
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12. Boris's Crime: Davnó, Chestnóy Otyéts (02:03)
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13. Introduction (01:45)
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14. Shchelkalov's Address: Pravoslávnye! Nye Umolím Boyárin (03:20)
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15. Varlaam's Drinking Song: Kak Vo Górode Bylo Vo Kazáne (03:34)
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16. Introduction (02:01)
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17. Grigory's Questioning of the Hostess: Kak Yédet Yon (03:38)
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18. Pilgrims's Chorus: Sláva Tebyé (03:45)
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19. Boris's CrimeP: Zvonyát k Zaútrenye… (03:47)
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#2: Boris Godunov CD 2
(CD Audio)
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1. Aria: V Pólnoch...V Sadú...U Fontána (03:01)
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2. Duet: O, Tsaryévich, Umolyáyu...Vivát! Vivát! (03:51)
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3. Tale of the Parakeet: Pópinka Nash Sidyél (02:59)
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4. Duet: Krasóyu Svoyéyu Plení Samozvántsa! (04:37)
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5. Shuisky's Narration: V Ugliche, V Soboryé (02:02)
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6. Boris's Fears: Slikhál Li Ty, Kogdá-Nibud' (02:20)
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7. Shuisky's Information: V Elíky Gosudar, Chelóm Byu (03:32)
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8. Boris Consoles Xenia: Chevó? (01:54)
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9. Shuisky's Treachery: Shto Takóe? (01:45)
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10. Duet: Dimítri! Tsaryévich! Dimítri! (03:36)
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11. Chorus of Girls: Na Vislye Lazúrnoy (02:32)
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12. Clock Scene: Uf, Tyazhélo! (03:34)
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13. Boris's Monologue: Dostíg Ya Víshey Vlásti (05:54)
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14. Map Scene: A Ty, Moy Syn, Chem Zányat? (02:04)
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15. Duet: Tebyá, Tebyá Odnú, Marina (03:42)
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16. Aria: Krasótka Pánna Blagodárna (02:21)
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17. Song of the Gnat: Kak Komár Drová Rubíl (02:00)
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18. Aria: Skúchno Marínye (03:33)
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19. Xenia's Lament: Gdye Ty, Zheníkh Moy (02:56)
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20. Duet: Akh, Éto Ty, Moy Otyéts! (04:40)
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21. Polonaise (Orch.)...Váshey Strásti Ya Nye Vyéryu, Pánye (03:59)
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22. Clapping Game: Ekh, Máma Mámushka, Vot Tak Skázochka! (01:18)
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#3: Boris Godunov CD 3
(CD Audio)
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1. Shuisky's Evidence & Boris's Denial: Zhal, Shúyskovo Nyet Knyázya (05:22)
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2. The Mocking of Khrushchov: Nye Sokól Letít (02:31)
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3. The Taunting of the Simpleton: Trr...Zhelyézny Kolpák (02:23)
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4. Boris's Farewell & Prayer: Oy Dúshno! Dúshno! Svyétu! (07:14)
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5. Entry of Dimitri: Slavá, Tebyé, Tsaryévichu (03:47)
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6. The Simpleton's Lament: Lyéytyes, Lyéytyes, Slyózi Górkiye (02:22)
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7. Funeral Bell & Death of Boris: Zvon! Pogrebálny Zvon! (04:41)
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8. The Capture of Khrushchov: Valí Syudá! (02:06)
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9. Pimen's Narration: Smirénny ínok (05:18)
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10. Council of Boyars: Shtozh, Poydyóm Na Golosá, Boyáre (03:34)
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11. Entry of Varlaam & Missail: Sóntse, Luná Pomyérknuli (03:33)
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12. Entry of the Jesuits: 'Domine, Domine, Salvum Fac Egem' (02:29)
