Rimsky-Korsakovs "Sadko" Opera / LP M10 46785 006Product FeaturesRecording Years: 19461947Label: MelodiyaFormat: 3 Vinyl RecordsOverviewNikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs "Sadko", an opera-bylina in seven scenes, is a cornerstone of Russian classical music. This vintage recording, captured between1946 and 1947, features a stellar ensemble of performers from theUSSR Bolshoi Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by the legendaryVasili Nebolsin.This3-vinyl set, produced by the USSR's "Melodiya" label, delivers the grandeur of Rimsky-Korsakovs music, blending lyrical beauty with rich orchestral textures. The performance includes acclaimed vocalists such asNikandr Khanaev, Elena Gribova, Valeria Barsova, and Mark Reizen, whose artistry brings the folkloric narrative of "Sadko" to life.Key CreditsOrchestra and Chorus: Bolshoi Theatre, USSRConductor: Vasili NebolsinKey Cast:Sadko: Nikandr KhanaevLubava Buslayevna: Elena GribovaVolkhova: Valeria BarsovaNezhata: Bronislava ZlatogorovaVarangian Merchant: Ivan PetrovSea Tsar: Mark ReizenIndian Merchant: Pavel ChekinVenetian Merchant: David GamrekeliComposer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (18441908)Performance: Bolshoi Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, USSRConductor: Vasili NebolsinBox #152