Nicola Ghiuselev (bass) - Songs By Russian Composers: Mussorgsky, Tchaikvosky, Glinka, Dargomishsky, Rachmaninov, Shostakovich / Balkanton Audio CD 

030169  AAD 

Total Playtime 60:48 

Made in Bulgaria

Product Details:

• Label: Balkanton
• Country: Bulgaria
• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Classical
• Total Playtime: 60:48
• Made in: Bulgaria

Overview

Songs by Russian Composers features the powerful bass voice of Nicola Ghiuselev in a captivating collection of songs by prominent Russian composers. The album highlights works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Dargomishky, Rachmaninov, Shostakovich, and Mussorgsky, showcasing a rich variety of emotional depth and technical prowess.

Ghiuselev is accompanied by renowned pianist Teodor Moussev and violinist Mincho Minchev, with the Kaval Male Choir joining in the final two tracks. The album is a testament to the dramatic and lyrical qualities of Russian song, offering listeners an engaging musical journey through Russia’s cultural landscape. Whether it's Tchaikovsky’s haunting "I Bless You, Forests" or Mussorgsky's stirring "The Flea," the album captures the essence of Russian music and its deep emotional resonance.

Track Listing

1. Tchaikovsky - "I Bless You, Forests" – 4:26
2. Glinka - "A Doubt" – 4:19
3. Dargomishky - "The Old Corporal" – 4:51
4. Rachmaninov - "A Consecration" – 5:03
5. Shostakovich - "A Day Of Offences" – 3:47

Five Songs By Mussorgsky

1. "Trepak" – 5:40
2. "A Lullaby" – 4:49
3. "A Serenade" – 5:10
4. "A Military Commander" – 6:25
5. "The Flea" – 3:24
6. "Once Upon A Time There Lived Twelve Bandits" (arr. by S. Zharov) – 6:48
7. "Stenka Razin" (arr. by Issal Doubroven) – 5:19

Key Credits

• Artist: Nicola Ghiuselev (bass)
• Piano Accompaniment: Teodor Moussev (tracks 1-10)
• Violin: Mincho Minchev (track 2)
• Choir: Kaval Male Choir (tracks 11-12)
• Conductor: Atanas Margaritov