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Bulgarian Soul / Vesselina Kasarova

$11.98

Details

Composer
TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN
Artist
Vesselinan Kasarova
Format
CD
Label
Sony Masterworks
Released
Jan 13, 2004
Catalog #
82876577362
UPC
828765773621

About

This live recording of Puccini's 'La Bohème' made by Austrian Radio in 1963 has almost as interesting an off-stage story as went on onstage. Performed at Vienna's legendary Wiener Staatsoper under the artistic direction of conductor Herbert von Karajan, the performance was the subject of international labor disputes, union troubles and such pronounced disharmony that the premiere was actually canceled.
That this performance was captured for posterity is a blessing for music lovers everywhere. Extraordinary performances, highlighted by that of previously unknown Mirella Freni (as Mimì) are a joy to behold. A reading vastly different than any that had come before, this 'La Bohème' pursued the inner-life of the characters with a success that may be the driving factor in subsequent reinterpretations of classic pieces.
The recording quality of this album evokes the sound of Vienna's classic opera house. Digital remastering has cleaned up any irregularities caused by the era's recording techniques, making this classic performance a collector's piece.

Tracklist 14 tracks

  1. 1 Dilmano, dilbero (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 01:50
    Track
    1
    Title
    Dilmano, dilbero (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  2. 2 Kalimanku, denku (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 04:52
    Track
    2
    Title
    Kalimanku, denku (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tsanko Delibozov
  3. 3 Day mi, Bozhe, krila lebedovi (Give Me, Oh God, the Wings of a Swan) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 04:09
    Track
    3
    Title
    Day mi, Bozhe, krila lebedovi (Give Me, Oh God, the Wings of a Swan) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  4. 4 Zablyalo mi e agantse (A Little Lamb Was Bleating) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 03:58
    Track
    4
    Title
    Zablyalo mi e agantse (A Little Lamb Was Bleating) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tsanko Delibozov
  5. 5 Polegnala e Tudora (Fair Tudora Is Dozing) 07:07
    Track
    5
    Title
    Polegnala e Tudora (Fair Tudora Is Dozing)
    Duration
    07:07
    Composer
    Krassimir Kyurkchiysky
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova
  6. 6 Rofinka bolna lezhi (Rufinka Lies Ill) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 06:24
    Track
    6
    Title
    Rofinka bolna lezhi (Rufinka Lies Ill) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    06:24
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  7. 7 Melodiya (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 04:17
    Track
    7
    Title
    Melodiya (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tsanko Delibozov
  8. 8 Slantse ogreyalo (The Sun Is Shining) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 04:08
    Track
    8
    Title
    Slantse ogreyalo (The Sun Is Shining) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    04:08
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  9. 9 Se ma yad, mamo (I'm So Angry, Mother) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 03:58
    Track
    9
    Title
    Se ma yad, mamo (I'm So Angry, Mother) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  10. 10 Malkata tsvetarka (The Flowergirl) 04:51
    Track
    10
    Title
    Malkata tsvetarka (The Flowergirl)
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Krassimir Kyurkchiysky
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova
  11. 11 Vokaliza (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 03:38
    Track
    11
    Title
    Vokaliza (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  12. 12 Mama rada dumashe (Mama Was Telling Rada) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 05:24
    Track
    12
    Title
    Mama rada dumashe (Mama Was Telling Rada) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    05:24
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tsanko Delibozov
  13. 13 Proshetna se Momchilitsa (Momchil's Young Wife) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 03:47
    Track
    13
    Title
    Proshetna se Momchilitsa (Momchil's Young Wife) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva
  14. 14 Ya kazhi mi, oblache le byalo (Tell Me, Little White Cloud) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky) 05:41
    Track
    14
    Title
    Ya kazhi mi, oblache le byalo (Tell Me, Little White Cloud) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova
    Ensemble
    Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria
    Conductor
    Vanya Moneva