Spring Night (Russian Songs by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov)
10/29/2021, 20 Tracks, 1:00:18
Featuring
Lena Belkina
Natalia Sidorenko
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Interpretation
Interpreting a romance by Tchaikovsky or Rachmaninov is compared to the intricacy of painting on a grain of rice, requiring years for the singer and pianist to perfect their interaction.
Recording & Production
This album, "Spring Night," features Russian songs by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, performed by mezzo-soprano Lena Belkina and pianist Natalia Sidorenko.
Interpretation
For Russian musicians, the romances of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov have historically served as a test of their artistic maturity.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The vocal chamber works of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, two luminaries of Russian music, demonstrate a vast range of artistic expression from their creators.
Performer Biography
Lena Belkina, the mezzo-soprano on this album, was born in Tashkent in 1987 and has performed at major opera houses worldwide, including the Vienna Staatsoper and the Rossini Opera Festival.
Performer Biography
Natalia Sidorenko, the pianist on this album, is a graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Royal Academy of Music, and has won first prize in international accompanying competitions.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place in September and December 2020 at Lisztzentrum Raiding, Austria.
