Constantine Orbelian- Queen of Spades Great Scenes / Various (CD)
Philharmonia of Russia conducted by Constantine Orbelian. Great scenes from 'Queen of Spades' captures the essence of the opera in a one-CD version with scenes chosen to represent the music, drama and characterization that make the opera memorable. Amelia Haygood, Delos label founder & Executive Producer: "I've loved 'Queen of Spades' for most of my life, and have long thought it should be up there among the all-time favorites. So it's a deep joy for me to present the drama and poignancy of Tchaikovsky's music at the high artistic level our singers, conductor and orchestra have achieved here. Unlike 'highlights' excerpts, or a collection of arias, this 'Great Scenes' version is meant to preserve the flow of the opera's story of love, obsession and madness. "
Tracklist:
- Prelude
- I Do Not Know Her Name
- One Day At Versailles (Tri Karty)
- I'll Sing For You
- Why These Tears
- Forgive Me, Heavenly Creature
- You Are So Sad... I Love You
- Oh, How I Detest Today's World
- Do Not Be Frightened
- Poor Thing! What An Abyss
- I Am So Frightened
- The Queen Of Spades: Midnight Is Near
- What If The Clock Chimes
- We Will Drink And Be Happy
- If Sweet Maidens
- What Is Our Life?
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
Philharmonia of Russia conducted by Constantine Orbelian. Great scenes from 'Queen of Spades' captures the essence of the opera in a one-CD version with scenes chosen to represent the music, drama and characterization that make the opera memorable. Amelia Haygood, Delos label founder & Executive Producer: "I've loved 'Queen of Spades' for most of my life, and have long thought it should be up there among the all-time favorites. So it's a deep joy for me to present the drama and poignancy of Tchaikovsky's music at the high artistic level our singers, conductor and orchestra have achieved here. Unlike 'highlights' excerpts, or a collection of arias, this 'Great Scenes' version is meant to preserve the flow of the opera's story of love, obsession and madness. "
Tracklist:
- Prelude
- I Do Not Know Her Name
- One Day At Versailles (Tri Karty)
- I'll Sing For You
- Why These Tears
- Forgive Me, Heavenly Creature
- You Are So Sad... I Love You
- Oh, How I Detest Today's World
- Do Not Be Frightened
- Poor Thing! What An Abyss
- I Am So Frightened
- The Queen Of Spades: Midnight Is Near
- What If The Clock Chimes
- We Will Drink And Be Happy
- If Sweet Maidens
- What Is Our Life?
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.