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Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tsar's Bride, opera / Vishnevskaya, Atlantov, Arkhipova, Nesterenko

2 CD / Melodiya / 2013-04-09

Conductors: Mansurov, Fuat
Ensemble: Bolshoi Theatre Choir; Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

In 1849, translator, poet, and playwright Lev Mey (1822 - 1862) wrote a drama called The Tsar' s Bride, based on one of the passages...continue...

Modest Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov / Nesterenko, Ognivtsiev, Obratsova, Atlantov, Mazurok

3 CD / Musical Concepts / 2013-02-26

Conductors: Ermler, Mark
Ensemble: Bolshoi Theatre Chorus; Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

A superbly authentic Boris at a near-irresistible price!

The old Bolshoi style was irresistible: huge choruses on stage, dozens of extras - and great personalities.

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