Zoya Gaidai: Arias from Operas, Romances and Folk Songs UPC: 33 03347576(a)Product InformationCatalog Number:33 03347576(a)Product Type:2Vinyl LP (33 RPM)Genre:Classical / Vocal / Folk / DanceLanguage:Russian Ukrainian Italian (operatic arias)Format:Vinyl, LP (2 records)Country:USSRReleased:1973Label: (Aprelevka Record Plant)OverviewZoya Gaidai: Arias from Operas, Romances and Folk Songs is a commemorative double LP issued in memory of the Peoples Artist of the USSR, Professor Zoya Mykhailivna Gaidai. Disc 1 showcases dance-band arrangements (waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, samb, cha-cha, pasodoble, jive) performed by the Republican Variety Orchestra Oktava, while Disc 2 presents Gaidais operatic arias (Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Puccini) and a selection of Ukrainian romances and folk songs, accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukrainian Radio. This 1973 Melodiya release captures her exceptional timbre, expressive phrasing, and dedication to both Soviet composers and national musical heritage. : , , ai. 1 (, , , , , -, , ) . 2 (-, , ) , . 1973 , ai .Product FeaturesFormat & Physical DetailsDimensions:12-inch (30 cm) vinyl; gatefold sleeveDisc Count:2 LPs (33 RPM)Packaging:Standard vinyl jacket with full-color inner sleeves (lyrics and liner notes in Cyrillic and Latin)Weight:Approximately 500 g (2LP set)Content SpecificsArtist:Zoya Gaidai (soprano)Disc 1 Orchestra:Republican Variety Orchestra Oktava ( )Disc 1 Conductor / Arranger:M. Tamonas (uncredited)Disc 2 Orchestras:Symphony Orchestra (conductors: O. Kovalev; O. Bron; Y. Karasik)Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukrainian Radio (conductor: M. Khivrych on track 5)Pianists (Disc 2):G. Nikolaienko (tracks 1, 7, 8), N. Walter (tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 9)Language Notes:Disc 1: Instrumental arrangements labeled in Russian ( , , etc.)Disc 2:Operatic arias in original languages (Russian, Italian)Romances and folk songs in Ukrainian and RussianGenre & Themes:Disc 1: Ballroom dance repertoire (Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Cha-cha, Pasodoble, Jive)Disc 2: Classical operatic arias (Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Puccini), Romantic art songs, Ukrainian folk traditionsTechnical & Performance DetailsAudio Format:Stereo (Melodiya standard pressing)Vinyl Weight / Pressing:180 g/heavyweight (confirmed by Melodiya archives)Special Features:Tribute liner notes in Ukrainian and EnglishOriginal Cyrillic libretti and translations in Latin alphabetIncluded photograph of Zoya Gaidai in performance attireRecording Context:Live studio recordings (1960searly 1970s) at Melodiyas Aprelevka plantBalances popular dance arrangements with high-art vocal repertoireTrack ListingDisc 1 / Ballroom Dances ( )Side A ( ) ( ?) ( ) ( ) () () ()Side B (, ) ( ) ()- () ( ) () ( )Disc 2 / Arias, Romances and Folk SongsArias from Operas ( )M. Rimsky-Korsakov Aria of the Snow Maiden ( )P. Tchaikovsky Oksanas Aria ()G. Puccini Finale of Act I from Madame Butterfly (--)(Conductors: O. Kovalev track 1; O. Bron track 2; Y. Karasik track 3)Romances and Folk Songs ( )