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excellent:
This is a superb recording of Alexander Nevsky. while others are bothered by the fact that the vocals are in english, i'm bothered that Lieutenant Kije is instrumental without the vocals. because other than that fault, this is an excellent CD.
You are there!:
First off, the sonics on this recording are astounding. If you are listening to the performance on a good stereo or surround sound system, you are in for an exceptional treat. The Chicago/Reiner sound is as fresh as it was in 1959 when the recording was made. Did you get that? This recording was made in 1959! Oh, what wonders modern technology has wrought. Sit down and listen, and you are there! Wonderful stuff!
The vocals are in English, don't buy this CD!:
The Nevsky suite is best heard in Russian. I was very disappointed to find out that this CD is in English.
Overwhelming, but English is a distraction:
It's hard to imagine a more stirring performance with respect to conductor, orchestra, and chorus. A minor distraction is that the text is sung in English translation, revealing to those who listen closely the inanity of some of the content.
Nevsky:
This Alexander Nevsky is different then many others because it has the choir singing in English, as opposed to the original Russian. The Latin sections are still kept in latin, however. The choir is outstanding. For one looking for excellent low-brass playing, few recordings can match this one made at the height of the CSO's glory under Reiner. There are a few minor problems in this recording(intonation, ensemble togetherness) that would probably not show up on a modern digital recording, but these are easily overlooked, as this is an amazing recording nonetheless. The mezzo soloist is absolutely enchanting. This recording is highly recommended!
| Binding: | Audio CD | | EAN: | 0090266836321 | | MPN: | 68363 | | Release Date: | 1997-05-01 | | Running Time: | 68 minutes | | UPC: | 090266836321 |
Tracks:- Alexander Nevsky: Russia Under The Mongolian Yoke
- Alexander Nevsky: Song About Alexander Nevsky
- Alexander Nevsky: The Crusaders In Pskov
- Alexander Nevsky: Arise, Ye Russian People
- Alexander Nevsky: The Battle On The Ice
- Alexander Nevsky: Field Of The Dead
- Alexander Nevsky: Alexander's Entry Into Pskov
- Lieutenant Kije: The Birth Of Kije
- Lieutenant Kije: Romance
- Lieutenant Kije: Kije 's Wedding
- Lieutenant Kije: Troika
- Lieutenant Kije: The Burial Of Kije
- Russlan And Ludmila: Overture
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