Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Sadko" Opera / LP

M10 46785 006

Product Features

• Recording Years: 1946–1947
• Label: Melodiya
• Format: 3 Vinyl Records

Overview

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Sadko", an opera-bylina in seven scenes, is a cornerstone of Russian classical music. This vintage recording, captured between 1946 and 1947, features a stellar ensemble of performers from the USSR Bolshoi Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by the legendary Vasili Nebolsin.

This 3-vinyl set, produced by the USSR's "Melodiya" label, delivers the grandeur of Rimsky-Korsakov’s music, blending lyrical beauty with rich orchestral textures. The performance includes acclaimed vocalists such as Nikandr Khanaev, Elena Gribova, Valeria Barsova, and Mark Reizen, whose artistry brings the folkloric narrative of "Sadko" to life.

Key Credits

• Orchestra and Chorus: Bolshoi Theatre, USSR
• Conductor: Vasili Nebolsin
• Key Cast:
  • Sadko: Nikandr Khanaev
  • Lubava Buslayevna: Elena Gribova
  • Volkhova: Valeria Barsova
  • Nezhata: Bronislava Zlatogorova
  • Varangian Merchant: Ivan Petrov
  • Sea Tsar: Mark Reizen
  • Indian Merchant: Pavel Chekin
  • Venetian Merchant: David Gamrekeli
• Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908)
• Performance: Bolshoi Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, USSR
• Conductor: Vasili Nebolsin

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