Feodor Chaliapin: The Russian Songs (1926-1934) - Glinka: The Midnight Review, Rimsky-Korsakov: The Prophet, Mussorgsky: Trepak, Dargomizhsky: The Old Corporal, Mussorgsky: Song of the Flea, Malashkin / Vocal Archives Audio CD 1996 / VA 1118

UPC 8011662906502

Product Details

• Label: Vocal Archives – VA 1118
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1996
• Genre: Classical, Opera

Overview

Feodor Chaliapin, one of the greatest basses in the history of opera, is featured in this compilation of Russian songs. With his powerful, expressive voice, Chaliapin brought life to the deeply emotional works of Russian composers, helping to popularize these songs during his illustrious career. This collection spans the years 1926-1934 and includes compositions from renowned composers such as Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Dargomizhsky, and others.

The album showcases Chaliapin's remarkable vocal technique and his ability to infuse each performance with naturalistic acting, which transformed opera into a more dramatic and expressive art form. The collection includes a variety of genres, from folk songs to operatic arias, demonstrating the breadth of Chaliapin's artistic versatility.

Track Listing

1. GLINKA: The Midnight Review
2. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: The Prophet
3. MUSSORGSKY: Songs and Dances of Death - Trepak
4. DARGOMIZHSKY: The Old Corporal
5. MUSSORGSKY: Song of the Flea
6. MALASHKIN: O Could I In Song Tell My Sorrow
7. RUBINSTEIN: Persian Love Songs Op. 34 No. 9 - The Turbulent Waters of Kur
8. CHALIAPIN: Song of the Volga Boatmen
9. FOLK SONG: Mashenka
10. KARATIGIN: Farewell to Thee - Sweet Bird
11. LISHIN: She Laughed
12. RUBINSTEIN: The Prisoner
13. FOLK SONG: Stenka Razin
14. GLINKA: Doubt
15. DARGOMIZHSKY: Bolero
16. GRECHANINOV: Liturgica domestica Op. 79 - Glory to Thee, O God
17. MANIKIN-NEVSTRUEV: Song of the Needy Pilgrim

Key Credits

• Bass Vocals: Feodor Chaliapin