Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Sergei Rachmaninoff with his captivating collection of romances, released on Ondine in 2012. This exquisite album spans a little over an hour, offering a profound exploration of Rachmaninoff's musical genius through 26 tracks. The compositions are drawn from various opuses, each setting to music the words of renowned poets such as Anton Chekhov, Mikhail Yanov, and Victor Hugo, among others.
Rachmaninoff's mastery of the classical piano genre shines through in every piece, from the tender "Do you remember the evening?" to the poignant "Everything passes." The album is a testament to his ability to evoke deep emotions and paint vivid landscapes with his music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises a rich and rewarding listening experience. Each track is a journey into the heart of Russian romanticism, showcasing Rachmaninoff's unique blend of lyrical melody and harmonic richness.
2012 Ondine2012 Ondine
Tracks
15 Songs, Op. 26 (text by a. Chekhov): 15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 3, Mi otdokhnyom [We shall rest]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
Ti pomnish' li vecher (Do you remember the evening): Ti pomnish' li vecher [Do you remember the evening?]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 4 (text by D. Merezhkovsky): 6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 1, O net, molyu, ne ukhodi [Oh no, I beg you, do not leave!]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 4 (text by M. Yanov): 6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 2, Utro [Morning]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 3, V molchan'i nochi taynoy (In the silence of the mysterious night)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 4 (text by a. Tolstoy): 6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 5, Uzh ti, niva moya [Oh you, my corn field!]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 8 (text by H. Heine): No. 2, Ditya kak tsvetok ti prekrasna [My child, you Are beautiful as a flower]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
6 Songs, Op. 8 (text by H. Heine): No. 5, Son [a dream]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14 (text by a.V. Koltsov): 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 4, Ya bil u ney [I was with her]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14, No. 1. Ya zhdu tebya (I wait for you): 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 1, Ya zhdu tebya [I am waiting for you]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 7: Ne ver' mne, drug (Do not believe me, my friend)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14 (text by N. Minsky): 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 9, Ona, kak polden', khorosha [She Is as beautiful as noon]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14 (text by F.I. Tyutchev): 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 11, Vesenniye vodi [Spring waters]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14 (text by N. Minsky): 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 10, V moyey dushe [In my soul]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 12, Pora (It Is time!)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 21 (text by V. Hugo): 12 Songs, Op. 21: No. 4, Oni otvechali [They replied]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 21 (text by a.N. Apukhtin): 12 Songs, Op. 21: No. 6, Otrivok iz a. Myusse [an excerpt from Alfred de Musset]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 21 (text by G. Galina): No. 7, Zdes' khorosho [How nice This place Is]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
12 Songs, Op. 21 (text by G. Galina): No. 12, Kak mne bol'no no [How much It hurts]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
15 Songs, Op. 26 (text by F.I. Tyutchev): 15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 2, Vsyo otnyal u menya [Everything I had]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
15 Songs, Op. 26 (text by y.P. Polonsky): 15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 13, Vchera mi vstretilis' [Yesterday we met]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
15 Songs, Op. 26 (text by T. Shevchenko): 15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 9, Ya opyat' odinok [Once again, I am alone]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
U vrat obiteli svyatoy (At the Gates of the Holy Abode): U vrat obiteli svyatoy [At the gates of the holy cloister]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
15 Songs, Op. 26 (text by D.S. Merezhkovsky): 15 Songs, Op. 26: No. 6, Khristos voskres [Christ Is risen!]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ivari Ilja
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