M. Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina - Fragments = М. Мусоргский: Хованщина - Фрагменты / Мелодия LP Stereo 1977

33 С 10-05781-82(а)

Product Features:

• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Label: Мелодия – 33 С 10-05781-82(а)
• Country: USSR
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview: 

Experience the haunting beauty of Modest Mussorgsky's "Khovanshchina" with this captivating Melodiya LP featuring fragments from the opera. Recorded in stereo in 1977, this album presents a selection of poignant scenes and melodies that showcase Mussorgsky's mastery of Russian opera. From the mysticism of Marfa's Fortune-Telling to the emotional depth of Marfa's Song, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Russian musical heritage.

Interesting Facts:

• "Khovanshchina" is an opera in five acts by Mussorgsky, depicting political intrigue and social upheaval in 17th-century Russia.
• Mussorgsky's original opera was left unfinished at the time of his death, with the orchestration completed by Rimsky-Korsakov and others.
• The opera's themes of power, religion, and morality continue to resonate with audiences, making it a staple of the Russian operatic repertoire.

Track Listing: 

Side A:

• Act I. Scene 4
• Act II - Marfa's Fortune-Telling
• Act III - Marfa's Song
• Scene Of Dosifei And Marla

Side B:

• Act IV - Scene 2
• Scene Of Marfa, Andrei And Dosifei
• Act V. In The Small Monastery

Key Credits:

• Composed by: Modest Mussorgsky

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