Bulgarian Soul / Vesselina Kasarova

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Label
Sony Masterworks
Release Date
January 13, 2004
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN
    • PERFORMER
      Vesselinan Kasarova
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 13, 2004
    • UPC
      828765773621
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      82876577362
    • LABEL
      Sony Masterworks
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical Vocals
    Works ⌄

    1. Dilmano, dilbero (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    2. Kalimanku, denku (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Tsanko Delibozov

    3. Day mi, Bozhe, krila lebedovi (Give Me, Oh God, the Wings of a Swan) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    4. Zablyalo mi e agantse (A Little Lamb Was Bleating) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Tsanko Delibozov

    5. Polegnala e Tudora (Fair Tudora Is Dozing)

      Composer: Krassimir Kyurkchiysky

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova

    6. Rofinka bolna lezhi (Rufinka Lies Ill) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    7. Melodiya (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Tsanko Delibozov

    8. Slantse ogreyalo (The Sun Is Shining) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    9. Se ma yad, mamo (I'm So Angry, Mother) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    10. Malkata tsvetarka (The Flowergirl)

      Composer: Krassimir Kyurkchiysky

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova

    11. Vokaliza (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    12. Mama rada dumashe (Mama Was Telling Rada) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Tsanko Delibozov

    13. Proshetna se Momchilitsa (Momchil's Young Wife) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva

    14. Ya kazhi mi, oblache le byalo (Tell Me, Little White Cloud) (arr. K. Kyurkchiysky)

      Composer: Traditional

      Ensemble: Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria

      Performer: Vesselina Kasarova, Ermila Schweizer-Sekulinova

      Conductor: Vanya Moneva


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.