Nicolai Gedda Russian Songs and Romances / / LP C 20-15749-50Product Details:Label: (Melodiya)Catalog Number:C 20-15749-50Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Export VersionCountry:USSRReleased:1981Genre:Folk, World, & CountryOverviewNicolai Gedda, the renowned Swedish tenor, is celebrated for his extensive repertoire, which spans opera, oratorio, and popular song. This 1981 album features Gedda performing a beautiful selection of traditional Russian songs and romances, accompanied by the USSR TV and Radio Russian Folk Instruments Orchestra conducted by Nikolai Nekrasov. Gedda's heartfelt interpretations of these songs capture the profound emotions and the rich melodies characteristic of Russian music, earning him a special place in this genre.The album includes a variety of pieces, such as "Snowstorm" by A. Varlamov and A. Glebov, "Pedlars" (anonymous), "Farewell, Joy" (folk music), and "Homeland" by A. Samoilov and F. Savinov, showcasing Gedda's deep connection to Russian song traditions. The collection represents a heartfelt tribute to the emotional depth and beauty of Russian folk music.Track ListingSide 1: (Snowstorm)Music by A. Varlamov, Lyrics by A. Glebov 2:09 (The Night)Music and Lyrics: Folk 4:42 (Pedlars)Music: Anonymous, Lyrics by N. Nekrasov 2:38, (Farewell, Joy)Music and Lyrics: Folk 3:40 (A Little Farmstead)Music: Anonymous, Lyrics by A. Koltsov 3:10 (Homeland)Music by A. Samoilov, Lyrics by F. Savinov 2:25Side 2: (Misty Morning)Music by V. Abaza, Lyrics by I. Turgenev 4:06 (Weeping Willows Slumber)Music by B. B. A. Timofeyev 3:38 (Like A Nightingale Of Passage)Music: Anonymous, Lyrics by A. Koltsov 5:05 , (Ah, You, Darling)Music by A. Varlamov, Lyrics: Folk 3:28, (Oh, Could I But Express In Music)Music by L. Malashkin, Lyrics by G. Lishin 2:22Key Credits:Artist:Nicolai Gedda ( ) Tenor VocalsConductor:Nikolai NekrasovOrchestra:USSR TV and Radio Russian Folk Instruments OrchestraRecording Engineer:E. ShakhnazarianEditor:P. GrnbergCover Design:G. StarostinaPhotography:A. GershmanProducer: (Melodiya)Made in USSRBox #152