Dargomizhsky: Songs and Romances / Audio CD

UPC 5991813227928

Product Details:

• Label: Hungaroton Classic
• Format: CD, Digital Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Classical

Overview

"Dargomizhsky: Songs and Romances" is a world-premiere recording of Alexander Sergeyevich Dargomizhsky’s remarkable vocal compositions. Performed by baritone Anatoly Fokanov and pianist Emese Virág, this album showcases Dargomizhsky’s evocative settings of poems by literary giants such as Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov, and others.

Known for his lyrical and dramatic flair, Dargomizhsky's songs reflect the emotional depth and poetic resonance of 19th-century Russian Romanticism. This recording includes works set to texts by notable poets like N. Yazikov, P. Weinberg, and M.B. Dargomizhskaya. Sung in Russian, the album offers a rich exploration of the composer’s contributions to Russian art song, supported by extensive liner notes and full-text translations in English, French, German, and Hungarian for accessibility.

A treasure for enthusiasts of Romantic vocal music, this release highlights the profound collaboration between Fokanov's expressive baritone and Virág’s masterful piano accompaniment.

Key Credits

• Baritone: Anatoly Fokanov
• Piano: Emese Virág
• Recording Label: Hungaroton Classic
• Release Coordination: Hungaroton Records Ltd.
• Liner Notes and Translations Available In: English, French, German, Hungarian