Mezzo-soprano Anna Bineta Diouf, born in Cologne, Germany, is passionate about languages and dedicates her voice to forgotten or lesser-known gems of the Russian vocal repertoire.
Performer Biography
Oleg Timofeyev, a lutenist, guitarist, and musicologist, dedicated decades to reviving Russia's forgotten treasure: the Russian seven-string guitar.
Instruments
The Russian seven-string guitar developed alongside the romans genre and was traditionally the accompanying instrument of choice.
Cultural Impact
The Russian romans, after years of evolution within Russia's unique culture, re-entered the West as something strikingly new and 'Russian'.
Album & Artwork
This album, L'histoire de la romance russe, is designed to showcase the works that preceded the famous masterpieces by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Composition History
The Russian 'romans' (art song) emerged in the late 18th century, initially imitating Western models and using French and Italian texts.
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