Stefano Secco, the tenor on this album, began his musical studies in singing and piano with Alberto Soresina.
Performer Biography
Constantine Orbelian was awarded the title 'Honored Artist of Russia' in 2004, a title never before bestowed on a non-Russian citizen.
Performer Biography
Constantine Orbelian, the conductor, was born in San Francisco to Russian and Armenian emigré parents and debuted as a piano prodigy with the San Francisco Symphony at age 11.
Performer Biography
The Kaunas State Choir, featured on this album, has performed over 3,000 concerts, including for an audience of 75,000 at Berlin Stadium.
Performer Biography
The Kaunas State Choir developed a meaningful artistic friendship with revered cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, who called it one of the finest musical ensembles he had worked with.
Performer Biography
Constantine Orbelian is the first American to become music director of an ensemble in Russia, appointed to the Moscow Chamber Orchestra in 1991.
Performer Biography
The Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, which performs on this album, is a versatile ensemble that has collaborated on cross-over projects with groups like The Scorpions and Electric Light Orchestra.
