Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden

• Druk: 2013
• Seria / cykl: BRILLIANT OPERA COLLECTION
• Wykonawca: Milcheva Alexandrina, Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Zemenkova Elena, Ghiuselev Nicola, Angelov Stoyan
• Producent: Brilliant Classics
• Typ oprawy: plastikowa

"For me there could have been no better subject, no better poetic model, than Snegurochka, the shepherd Lel and Lovely Spring: for me there could be nothing more beautiful than the realm of the strange Tsar Berendey, and no lovelier religion than that of sun worship. Motifs, themes, chord sequences occurred to me even while reading, and soon, at first vaguely and then more clearly, the moods and colours of the individual elements of the action came to mind. I sat down in front of a pile of music paper and began to write everything down in the form of sketches." Rimsky-Korsakov

Rimsky-Korsakov's opera from 1880--1, The Snow Maiden (or Snegurochka), was the composer's favourite work, detailing the story of the conflicted young maiden who has inherited from her mother a longing for love, and, from her father, an incapacity for it. The opera demonstrates use of leit-motif, capturing the magic of King Frost and the Spring Fairy and the folk-infused style of the people of Tsar Benderey's realm.

Other information:
- The success of the Rimsky-Korsakov Edition on Brilliant Classics (BC 94369, 25-CD set) was largely due to the inclusion of several of Rimsky-Korsakov's operas, neglected master works in grand romantic style.
- As in many of his other operas Rimsky based Snow Maiden on a Russian legend, this time that of Snegourotchka, in which the forces of nature are characterized as persons, interacting with real people and mythological beings, each having their own 'Leitmotiv'.
- Beautiful, powerful and idiomatic performance from Sofia, Bulgaria, a gem from the former Balkanton catalogue.
- Booklet contains notes on the work and a synopsis

• Kategorie:
  1. Filmy i muzyka
• Język wydania: angielski
• EAN: 5028421946269
• Wymiary: 14.0x12.0cm
• Waga: 0.19kg
• Nośniki:

  • #1: Prologue, Act 1 (CD Audio)
    • 1. Lel's first song (Lel) (03:15)
    • 2. This summer soon will pass (Carnival puppet/Chorus) (01:15)
    • 3. When the cold cracks the roofs and walls (King Frost) (03:18)
    • 4. Carnival procession (Chorus) (04:19)
    • 5. Introduction (Orchestra) (02:22)
    • 6. Ah, it is snowing! (Chorus of Birds/Spring Fairy) (00:35)
    • 7. Song and dance of the birds (Chorus of Birds/Spring Fairy) (03:08)
    • 8. Recitative: At the appointed hour (Spring Fairy) (01:58)
    • 9. Lel, handsome Lel (Chorus of Girls/Snow Maiden) (02:00)
    • 10. Winter is over! The cocks have crowed (Forest Spirit) (04:21)
    • 11. Arietta: I heard all of the loveliest songs (Snow Maiden) (02:35)
    • 12. Hello... Poor little child (Snow Maiden/Spring Fairy/King Frost) (01:18)
    • 13. For your kind welcome, Lel can offer nothing (Lel/Cottager/Snow Maiden) (04:21)
    • 14. Wait! Is it already over? (Cottager/Wife/Puppet/Snow Maiden/Chorus of Berendeyans) (07:04)
    • 15. Recitative: Your holiday has lasted long enough (Spring Fairy/King Frost) (03:07)
    • 16. Trio: Do you hear? (Snow Maiden/Spring Fairy/King Frost) (03:46)
    • 17. Recitative: Dear birds of mine (Spring Fairy) (03:28)
    • 18. Lel's second song (Lel) (02:22)
    • 19. Aria: Where are those lovely lands of sunshine? (Spring Fairy) (04:05)
    • 20. Aria: To go berry-picking in the woods (Snow Maiden) (04:59)
  • #2: Acts 3 & 4 (CD Audio)
    • 1. Lel's third song (Lel) (03:43)
    • 2. At last, I find you (Lel/Kupava/Snow Maiden) (05:18)
    • 3. Hymn of praise to the sun-god Yarilo: Life-giving Yarilo (Chorus) (01:54)
    • 4. Introduction (Orchestra) (02:55)
    • 5. O mother, my eyes are full of tears (Snow Maiden/Spring Fairy) (06:47)
    • 6. Recitative: Another amusement (Tsar) (00:26)
    • 7. Oh mother, what a miracle (Snow Maiden/Spring Fairy) (02:08)
    • 8. Flowers of the springtide dawn (Spring Fairy/Chorus of Flowers) (04:44)
    • 9. Dance of the tumblers (Orchestra) (04:00)
    • 10. How is it, Lel, that your heart is so cold? (Snow Maiden/Misgir) (07:08)
    • 11. Transformation of the Forest Spirit: All night he shall pursue her shadow (Forest Spirit/Misgir) (04:25)
    • 12. Recitative: Thank you, handsome Lel... O Father, Tsar (Tsar/Snow Maiden/Chorus) (05:16)
    • 13. Andantino: On a warm blue sea (Misgir/Snow Maiden) - Wait, do not hurry! (Forest Spirit) (03:06)
    • 14. Dance and song of the beaver: Ah, a linden-tree grows in the field (Chorus/Snow Maiden/Lel/Cottager) (04:25)
    • 15. Duet: Wait, wait for me, Snow Maiden (Misgir/Snow Maiden) (06:00)
    • 16. Finale (Snow Maiden/Misgir/Tsar/Chorus) (13:51)
    • 17. Cavatina: The happy day fades (Tsar) (02:23)
  • #3: Act 1 & 2 (CD Audio)
    • 1. I thank you! (Kupava/Tsar/Misgir/Bermyata/Chorus) (04:27)
    • 2. The Snow Maiden is all alone (Kupava/Snow Maiden) (02:56)
    • 3. Hark my words, valient and noble gentlemen (First & Second Criers) (02:17)
    • 4. The vibrant tone of the gusli (Chorus of Blind Psalteries) (05:14)
    • 5. Wedding ritual: Young maidens, dear friends (Kupava/Misgir/Chorus of Girls) (04:09)
    • 6. Hymn (Berendeyans/Kupava/Lel/First & Second Criers/Chorus) (01:27)
    • 7. O beloved Tsar... (Bermyata/Tsar/Page) (06:01)
    • 8. Duet: O Tsar, my father! (Kupava/Tsar) (05:50)
    • 9. Arietta: Ah, how I suffer (Snow Maiden) (02:56)
    • 10. Final chorus: Almighty, all-wise Tsar (Chorus) (01:38)
    • 11. Without Lel, the Snow Maiden will be sad (Kupava/Misgir/Snow Maiden/Cottager/Wife/Lel) (06:34)
    • 12. Ceremonial procession of Tsar Berendey (Orchestra) (01:55)
    • 13. My child... O great Tsar (Tsar/Snow Maiden/Bermyata/Lel/Chorus) (07:49)
    • 14. Friends, aid me in my distress (Kupava/Lel/Misgir/Chorus) (07:47)
    • 15. Cavatina: Nature is almighty (Tsar) (03:12)
    • 16. ntroduction (Orchestra) (01:55)