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