Description
Nicola Ghiselev - Orthodox Chants and Arias: Recital - Manolov, Sapojnikov, Strokin, Marev, Glinka, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini, Gounod, Verdi / Balkanton Audio CD
010174
Product Details:
- Label: Balkanton
- Catalog Number: 010174
- Country: Bulgaria
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical
Overview
Orthodox Chants and Arias: Recital features the powerful bass voice of Nicola Ghiuselev, performing a captivating selection of Orthodox chants alongside operatic arias by composers such as Glinka, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini, Gounod, and Verdi. This album combines sacred chants with dramatic opera arias, offering a diverse and emotionally rich listening experience.
The album begins with traditional Orthodox chants, including the deeply moving "Credo" by Hr. Manolov and "The Lord's Prayer" by Kr. Marev. Ghiuselev's voice then transitions to the operatic works of renowned Russian and Italian composers, such as Glinka’s aria from Ivan Susanin and Verdi's powerful "Aria of King Philipp II" from Don Carlos. The orchestral support provided by the Plovdiv and Sofia Philharmonic Orchestras, conducted by a stellar team of conductors, enhances the album's dramatic depth.
Track Listing
Orthodox Chants:
- Credo (Hr. Manolov) – 5:52
- Tebe Poem / We Are Singing To You (Sapojnikov) – 2:56
- Nine Otpoustaeshti / Absolve Us Of Our Sins (Strokin) – 2:57
- Otche Nash / The Lord's Prayer (Kr. Marev) – 3:17
Operatic Arias:
- M. I. Glinka – Op. "Ivan Susanin" – Aria of Susanin (Act IV) – 5:25
- Al. Borodin – Op. "Prince Igor" – Aria of Prince Galitzki – 3:53
- N. Rimsky-Korsakov – Op. "Sadko" – Song of the Varangian Guest – 3:08
- G. Rossini – Op. "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" – Aria of Don Basilio – 3:27
- Ch. Gounod – Op. "Faust" – Serenade of Méphistophélès – 2:56
G. Verdi Arias:
- Op. "Nabucco" – The Prayer of Zaccaria – 4:57
- Op. "Simon Boccanegra" – Aria of Fiesco – 5:55
- Op. "Don Carlos" – Aria of King Philipp II – 9:43
- Requiem – Dies Irae – Aria of the Bass – 5:33
Key Credits
- Artist: Nicola Ghiuselev (bass)
- Orchestra: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra (tracks 5-12), Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Choir: Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Capella Choir, Male Chamber Choir – Plovdiv
- Conductors: Rouslan Raichev, Georgi Robev, Ivan Marinov, Krustyo Marev
