Arias from Operas - Nikola Nikolov / LP Vinyl

BOA 251

Product Details:

• Label: Balkanton
• Catalog Number: BOA 251
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country of Release: Bulgaria
• Release Year: 12
• Genre: Classical
• Pressing Plant: Завод За Грамофонни Плочи София (Gramophone Record Plant Sofia)

Overview:

The Arias from Operas features the powerful tenor voice of Nikola Nikolov, one of Bulgaria's most acclaimed operatic singers. This LP showcases his stellar performances of iconic arias from some of the most famous operas by Puccini, Verdi, and Bulgarian composer Lyubomir Pipkov. Nikolov’s passionate and masterful interpretation of these pieces, accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of Bulgarian Radio and Television, highlights his exceptional vocal technique and dramatic artistry. With contributions from renowned conductors Vassil Stephanov and Rouslan Raichev, and the National Opera Chorus of Sofia, this album represents a significant moment in Nikolov's distinguished career.

Track Listing:

Side A:

1. Four Arias from Operas by Giacomo Puccini
   • Rodolfo’s aria from La Bohème
   • Cavaradossi’s aria from Tosca (Act 3)
   • Calaf’s aria from Turandot (Act 1)
   • Calaf’s aria from Turandot (Act 3)
2. Two Arias from Canio in Pagliacci by Leoncavallo
   • Aria from Act 1
   • Aria from Act 2

Side B:

1. Three Arias from Operas by Giuseppe Verdi
   • Radames’ Romance from Aida (Act 1)
   • Manrico’s Aria from Il Trovatore (Act 6)
   • Manrico’s Stretta from Il Trovatore (Act 6)
2. Momchil’s Aria from Momchil by Lyubomir Pipkov

Key Credits:

• Vocals: Nikola Nikolov (Tenor)
• Conductors: Vassil Stephanov (SI-I, SII-1-11), Rouslan Raichev (SI-II)
• Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra of Bulgarian Radio and Television
• Chorus: Men’s Chorus of the National Opera, Sofia

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