Sviridov: Russia Cast Adrift Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Style of Five, St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra & Constantine Orbelian

• Georgy Vasil'yevich Sviridov (1915-1998): Russia Cast Adrift (Arr. E. Stetsyuk for Voice, Ensemble & Orchestra):
• 1No. 1, Autumn02:22
• 2No. 2, I Left My Home Behind02:22
• 3No. 3, Open Before Me, O My Guardian Angel03:23
• 4No. 4, Silver Path02:31
• 5No. 5, Russia Cast Adrift02:00
• 6No. 6, Simon, Peter... Where Are You? Come to Me04:04
• 7No. 7, Where Are You, O My Father’s House?02:46
• 8No. 8, Beyond the Hills of the Milky Way01:41
• 9No. 9, It Sounds, It Sounds, the Fateful Trumpet!03:05
• 10No. 10, An Owl Cries in Autumn02:42
• 11No. 11, Oh, I Believe, I Believe in Happiness! - O My Homeland, O Joyful and Eternal Hour!05:23
• St. Petersburg:
• 12No. 9, The Virgin in the City (Arr. E. Stetsyuk for Voice, Ensemble & Orchestra)04:15
• Total Runtime36:34

Info for Sviridov: Russia Cast Adrift

While greatly revered in Russia, the profound and beautiful music of neo-romantic composer Georgy Sviridov (19151998) is hardly known beyond his homelands borders. His predominantly vocal output reflects his strong affinity for many of the finest Russian poets, who inspired him to compose highly idiomatic music to match the emotional intensity and expressive passion of their verses. Thus did Sergei Yesenins vivid and moving poetry spark the creation of the stunning twelve-song cycle Russia Cast Adrift.

Legendary baritone (and cherished Delos artist) Dmitri Hvorostovsky developed especially strong personal and artistic bonds with Sviridov in the composers final years, compelling Sviridov to compose specifically for him. Dmitri infuses Sviridovs songs with the same emotional intensity, musical insight and sheer vocal glory that have distinguished his many earlier Delos releases.

Joining Dmitri in this world premiere recording of the orchestral version are his long-time collaborators Constantine Orbelian, conducting the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, and the Russian folk music ensemble Style of Five.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, baritone
St Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
Style of Five Ensemble
Constantine Orbelian, conductor

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