Description

Yale Russian Chorus: directed by Denis Mickiewicz - Folk songs; Brigand Ballads; Cassack Tunes; Soldier Songs; Composed Airs / Films For Education LP

JO8P-08321

Product Features

Label: Films For Education – JO8P-08321
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Country: US

Overview

Explore the rich tapestry of Russian folk and composed music with the Yale Russian Chorus, under the expert direction of Denis Mickiewicz. This LP showcases a diverse collection of folk songs, brigand ballads, Cossack tunes, soldier songs, and composed airs, capturing the essence of Russian musical heritage with authenticity and passion.

Interesting Facts

Directed by Denis Mickiewicz, the Yale Russian Chorus brings to life traditional melodies and evocative ballads that reflect Russian history, culture, and spirit. From the haunting "Song of the Volga" to the spirited "Meadowlands (Pol'ushko Pol'e)," each piece is rendered with impeccable vocal harmony, capturing the essence of Russian musical traditions.

Track Listing

A1: Song Of The Volga = Vniz Po Matushke Po Volge (Solo Vocal – P. Kripakov)
A2: In The Dark Woods = V T'omnom L'ese
A3: Song Of The Volga Bargehaulers = Eihukh N'em (Solo Vocal – D. Krot)
A4: Along The Kazan, Ka = V Dol' Da Po R'echke (Solo Vocal – C. Neff)
A5: It Is Not The Wind (Grief At The Loss Of A Loved One) = To N'e V'eter (Solo Vocal – C. Neff, V. Liapunov)
A6: In The Blacksmith Shop (An Arrangement Of A Bawdy Blacksmith Song) Vo Kuznitse
A7: The Little Golden Cloud — Nochevala Tuchka Zolotaya (Composed By Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Lyrics By Михаи́л Ю́рьевич Ле́рмонтов)
A8: Winter Evening = Zimni'ij V'echer (Composed By Mikhail Lukyanovich Yakovlev, Lyrics By Александр Пушкин)
B1: Amidst The Slumbering Woods = Sred'i L'esov Dremuchikh
B2: The Legend Of The Twelve Brigands = Zhilo Dv'enadtsat' Raboin'ikov (Solo Vocal – C. Teske, D. Krot, P. Ralph, V. Liupanov)
B3: Curling Smoke = V'jotsa, V'jotsa Siziy Dym
B4: Marching Song = Oy Na Gor'e
B5: A Farewell Song = V Put' Do Rozhku Dal'nuyu
B6: The Black Hussars = Chorniye Gusary (Solo Vocal – P. Kripakov)
B7: Song Of The Battle Of Borodino = Borod'ino
B8: Meadowlands = Pol'ushko Pol'e
B9: Bleak Roads = Ekh Dorogi (Solo Vocal – C. Neff, P. Kripakov, V. Liapunov)