Russian notebook 2009
This CD is result of joint creative work of "Art-Contrast" and International competitions prize-winner Olesya Petrova (mezzo-soprano). Recorded on stage of Small hall of St-Petersburg Academic Philharmonia, by "CleaRRecords" sound recordings company, using the True Sound Recording (TSR) system.
CD contents:
- M.Glinka-M.Balakirev "Skylark"
- V.Bibergan "Ñhastushka"(humorous rhyme)
- M.Musorgsky (v. T.Shevchenko) "Hopak" (solo O.Petrova)
- S.Rachmaninov "Vocalise"
- M.Musorgsky "Baba-yaga" and "Giant's gate" from "Pictures for exhibition"
- V.Gavrilin (traditional verses) "Russian notebook" (solo O.Petrova)
In Antique Style, 2004
The first “topical” CD of the ensemble. It includes 3 suites “in the old style”. It was interesting to combine romanticism of Grieg, neoclassicism of Stravinsky and impressionism of Ravel with the idea of old music “imitation”.
CD contents (mp3 44.1kHz 128 kbps, stereo):
- E. Grieg "From Holberg's Time"
- I. Stravinsky Suite on J. Pergolesi (Pulchinella)
- M Ravel "The Tomb of Kuperen"
Fairy-tale about tzar Saltan, 2005
CD presents a Suite from “Fairy-tale about tzat Saltan” ballet to the music of Russian composers. It’s a joint project of “Art-Contrast” ensemble and Russian Fairytale Ballet Productions.
CD contents (mp3 44.1kHz 128 kbps, Stereo):
- 1. Introduction
Rimsky-Korsakov fragments from the "Tale of tsar Saltan" and "Mlada" (3.9 MB) -
2. The Boyar's Dance
Rimsky-Korsakov "The dance of skomorokhs" from the " Snow Maiden"(3.1 MB) - 3. The Skomorokh Dance
Rimsky-Korsakov "Gopak" from the " May Night" (1.8 MB) - 4. The Enter of Tsar Saltan
Andreev "Polonaise" (2.9 MB) - 5. Tsar Saltan Go To The War
Rimsky-Korsakov fragment from the "Tale of Tsar Saltan" (1.4 MB) - 6. Tsar Saltan and Drunken Messenger
Rimsky-Korsakov "The Street Scene" from the "Maid of Pskov" (1.3 MB) - 7. The Dance of Townspeople and Despair of Boyars
Rimsky-Korsakov "the Dance of falling stars and devil's kolyadka" from the "Christmas Eve" (2.8 MB) - 8. Tsarina in the Barrel
Rimsky-Korsakov fragment from the "Tale of Tsar Saltan" (3.6 MB) - 9. The Dance of Belochka
Rimsky-Korsakov "the Song of Indian Guest" from the "Sadko" (3 MB) - 10. The Dance of Chernomor
Rimsky-Korsakov "the Procession of Tsar Berendey" from the "Snow Maiden" (1.6 MB) - 11. The Sorrow of Tsar Saltan
russian folk song (2.6 MB) - 12. Fly of the Bumblebee
Rimsky-Korsakov "Fly of the Bumblebee" from the "Tale of Tsar Saltan" (1.2 MB) - 13. Gvidon Near the Sea
Rimsky-Korsakov "the Levko's Song" from the "May Night" (2 MB) - 14. Gvidon and Swan
Tchaikovsky "Melody" (3.1 MB) - 15. Festival in the Palace
Rimsky-Korsakov "the Wedding Procession" from the "Legend of the Invisivle City of Kitezh" (1.5 MB) - 16. "Pas de Deux" of Gvidon and Swan and Final Dance
Tchaikovsky fragments from the Violin Concerto (4.4 MB)
Art-Contrast, 2003
First CD of the ensemble, recording was made in 2002-2003. Includes the best pieces performed at that time.
CD contents (mp3 22.05 kHz, 64 kbps, stereo):
- 3-5. V. Bibergan "Three Sufferings":
- 6. V. Zolotaryov "Ferapontov Monastery" (reflections at Dionysus' frescoes) (6'30''; 3050 kb)
- 7. P. Chaikovsky "Don Juan's Serenade" - soloist V. Lukhanin(2'30" 1175 kb)
- 8. N. Rimsky-Korsakov "The Song of Varagian Guest" from "Sadko" opera - soloist V. Lukhanin (2'57" 1390 kb)
- 9. A. Skryabin "Scherzo" (1'24" 662 kb)
- 10. A. Arensky "Variations on the theme of P. Tchaikovsky "Baby Christ had a garden" (12'19" 5777 kb)
- 11. M. Zaiger Fantasia on Russian theme "I dropped my ring" (balalaika solo) (7'22" 3461 kb)
- 12. J. Haydn "London Trio" (adapted for domra-soprano, domra-alto, domra-bass) (7'24''; 6969 kb)
- 13. . Frolov "Spanish Fantasy" (3'53''; 3736 kb)
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