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Russian Opera Arias Vol 2 / Vladimir Grishko

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2003-02-01

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko; The Tsar's Bride; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: The Slippers (Oxana's Caprices), comic-fantasy opera, Op. 14 (revised version of "Vakula the Smith"); Maid of Orleans; Iol...
Performers: Grishko, Vladimir
Conductors: Kuchar, Theodore; Sirenko, Vladimir
Ensemble: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine; Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra

This recital brings together some of the best loved as well as little-known tenor arias from nineteenth century Russian opera, interspersed with orchestral excerpts adding...continue...

Russian Opera Arias / Vladimir Grishko, Kuchar, Sirenko

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-04-01

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Queen of Spades, Op. 68; Eugen Onegin; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: May Night; Modest Mussorgsky: Sorochintsy fair; Sorochintsï Fair (Sorochinskaya yarmarka), comic opera ...
Performers: Grishko, Vladimir
Conductors: Kuchar, Theodore; Sirenko, Vladimir
Ensemble: Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra; Ukrainian Radio/TV Symphony Orchestra

The arias from Tchaikovsky's ever-popular masterpieces 'Eugene Onegin' and 'The Queen of Spades' offer unique psychological insights into the characters. Less familiar but equally beautiful...continue...