Five Centuries of Russian Choral Tradition USSR State Academic Choir UPC: 8 30 002Product DetailsChoir:Staatlicher Akademischer Russischer Chor der UdSSRConductor:Alexander Sweschnikow (A. W. Sweschnikow)Soloists:Fjodor Mamontow, Tatjana BlagosklonowaRepertoire:Russian folk songs, romances, and choral miniaturesLanguage:RussianLiner Notes:In German, with extensive historical and musical commentaryOverview / berblickDieses Album ist eine ergreifende Dokumentation der russischen Volksseele, interpretiert vom Staatlichen Akademischen Russischen Chor der UdSSR unter der Leitung von Alexander Sweschnikow einem der fhrenden sowjetischen Chordirigenten seiner Zeit. Der Chor wurde 1942 gegrndet und feierte bereits 1943 seinen triumphalen Einstand im Groen Saal des Moskauer Konservatoriums. Diese Aufnahme reprsentiert die bedeutendsten Strmungen der russischen Vokalmusik ber ein Jahrhundert hinweg vom Volkslied bis zur Romanze in packenden, kraftvoll-lyrischen Darbietungen.This ETERNA release captures the heart of Russian choral tradition as shaped by Alexander Sveshnikov and the USSR State Academic Choir. Formed in the darkest years of war, this ensemble soon became a vital voice for the Russian people, carrying songs of endurance, sorrow, joy, and pride across national boundaries. With deep emotional range and impeccable technical control, the choir offers interpretations that are both historically informed and artistically moving.Product FeaturesRare Soviet-era recording of Russias foremost national choirWorks arranged primarily by Alexander SveshnikovHistorically significant performances of Ej, uchnem, In Mandschurien, and Stromab die WolgaIncludes solo performances and folk-inspired choral texturesFull liner notes with cultural and historical insight (German only)Track Listing / TitelverzeichnisStromab die Wolga Burlaks labor song; symbol of Russian strengthDie alte Linde A nostalgic love song (Solo: Fjodor Mamontow)Ich bin wie ein Halm A girl crushed by hardship (Solo: Tatjana Blagosklonowa)Steppe, du weite Lament of loneliness in the steppeDas Glcklein A romantic 19th-century troika songIn Mandschurien Waltz from the Russo-Japanese WarWinter, du Winter A girls longing in winter solitudeIm Tanz Cheerful dance scene by AljabjewDer Besen Humorous scherzo from northern RussiaDer Pfad A symbol of hardship and homelandEj, uchnem Famous barge haulers chant; archetype of Russian choral soundKey CreditsChoral Director:Alexander SveshnikovSoloists:Fjodor Mamontow, Tatjana BlagosklonowaArrangements:A. W. Sveshchnikow (unless otherwise noted)Label:ETERNARecording Origin:USSRLanguage:RussianLiner Notes:GermanWe welcome your thoughts on this recording. Please share your impressions or memories of this remarkable choral performance.BOX #154