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Gretchaninov, Medtner, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov & Taneev: Romances

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Composer
Alexander Gretchaninov, Nikolai Medtner, Sergei Prokofiev, Sergei Rachmaninov, Nicolai Rimsky-Korsak
Artist
Iestyn Morris
Format
CD
Label
Quartz Music
Released
Jul 07, 2023
Catalog #
QTZ2155
UPC
880040215523

About

The Romances presented here, are borne out of intense national internal debate, between Western modernity and Eastern nationalism. It is a story of immense personalities, pioneers, revolutionaries, virtuoso pianists, lesser-known heroes and sumptuous revealing poetry that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Thanks to the level of fame achieved by their ballets, symphonies and operas, a wide range of composers of Russian origin, who lived between the time of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev have become household names, which has established them a permanent place in opera houses and concert halls throughout the world. However, often overlooked in the West, is the extraordinary contribution that composers in this period made to the world of song. They did nothing short of giving the Russian language a standing in the international musical landscape, by establishing a new canon of Art Song, the Romance

Tracklist 25 tracks

  1. 1 6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 2. Utro (Morning) 02:19
    Track
    1
    Title
    6 Songs, Op. 4: No. 2. Utro (Morning)
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  2. 2 10 Romances, Op. 17: No. 1. The Island 02:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    10 Romances, Op. 17: No. 1. The Island
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Sergei Taneyev
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  3. 3 12 Songs, Op. 21: No. 5. Siren' (Lilacs) 02:08
    Track
    3
    Title
    12 Songs, Op. 21: No. 5. Siren' (Lilacs)
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  4. 4 12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 7. Son (Dream) 02:52
    Track
    4
    Title
    12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 7. Son (Dream)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  5. 5 No. 2. Ostrovok (The Isle) 02:10
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 2. Ostrovok (The Isle)
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  6. 6 No. 11. Vesenniye vody (Spring Waters) 02:24
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 11. Vesenniye vody (Spring Waters)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
  7. 7 No. 10. V moyey dushe (In my Soul) 02:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 10. V moyey dushe (In my Soul)
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
  8. 8 12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 6. Katerina 03:11
    Track
    8
    Title
    12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 6. Katerina
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  9. 9 4 Songs, Op. 42: No. 4. Moya balovnitsa (My spoiled darling) 01:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 42: No. 4. Moya balovnitsa (My spoiled darling)
    Duration
    01:34
    Composer
    Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  10. 10 6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 4. Slyeza drozhit (A Tear Trembles) 03:33
    Track
    10
    Title
    6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 4. Slyeza drozhit (A Tear Trembles)
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  11. 11 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 7. Ne ver' mne, drug (Believe me not, Friend) 01:52
    Track
    11
    Title
    12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 7. Ne ver' mne, drug (Believe me not, Friend)
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  12. 12 7 Romances, Op. 47: No. 6. Den' li tsarit? (Does the day reign?) 03:35
    Track
    12
    Title
    7 Romances, Op. 47: No. 6. Den' li tsarit? (Does the day reign?)
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  13. 13 4 Songs, Op. 42: No. 3. Redeyet oblakov letuchaya gryada (The flying wisps of clouds are thinning, scattering far) 03:41
    Track
    13
    Title
    4 Songs, Op. 42: No. 3. Redeyet oblakov letuchaya gryada (The flying wisps of clouds are thinning, scattering far)
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  14. 14 12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 8. Za Lissochkam (Behind the Forest) 01:21
    Track
    14
    Title
    12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 8. Za Lissochkam (Behind the Forest)
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  15. 15 6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 6. Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt (None but the Lonely Heart) 03:00
    Track
    15
    Title
    6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 6. Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt (None but the Lonely Heart)
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  16. 16 12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 10. Ya Nigde Drushka ni Vizhu (I See My Friend Nowhere) 03:38
    Track
    16
    Title
    12 Russian Folksongs, Op. 104: No. 10. Ya Nigde Drushka ni Vizhu (I See My Friend Nowhere)
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  17. 17 6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 5. Why? 02:51
    Track
    17
    Title
    6 Romances, Op. 6: No. 5. Why?
    Duration
    02:51
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  18. 18 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 6. Tebya tak lyubyat vse (How Everyone Loves Thee) 02:34
    Track
    18
    Title
    12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 6. Tebya tak lyubyat vse (How Everyone Loves Thee)
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  19. 19 No. 6. Roza (The Rose) 01:42
    Track
    19
    Title
    No. 6. Roza (The Rose)
    Duration
    01:42
    Composer
    Nikolai Medtner
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  20. 20 No. 7. Zaklinaniye (The Call, Evocation) 03:23
    Track
    20
    Title
    No. 7. Zaklinaniye (The Call, Evocation)
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Nikolai Medtner
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  21. 21 No. 2. Aus Wilhelm Meister, "An die Turen will ich schleichen" 02:09
    Track
    21
    Title
    No. 2. Aus Wilhelm Meister, "An die Turen will ich schleichen"
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Nikolai Medtner
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  22. 22 No. 11. Gleich und Gleich 01:41
    Track
    22
    Title
    No. 11. Gleich und Gleich
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Nikolai Medtner
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  23. 23 No. 1. Wandrers Nachtlied I 02:32
    Track
    23
    Title
    No. 1. Wandrers Nachtlied I
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Nikolai Medtner
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  24. 24 2 Mélodies, Op. 15: No. 2. Death 01:40
    Track
    24
    Title
    2 Mélodies, Op. 15: No. 2. Death
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Alexander Gretchaninov
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster
  25. 25 12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 12. Pora ('Tis time) 01:47
    Track
    25
    Title
    12 Songs, Op. 14: No. 12. Pora ('Tis time)
    Duration
    01:47
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Iestyn Morris, Nigel Foster