- Audio CD (April 1 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B00008QSCF
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #98,219 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Where Are You, Little Star? | |||
| 2. Darling Savishna | |||
| 3. I. With Nanny | |||
| 4. II. In The Corner | |||
| 5. III. The Beetle | |||
| 6. IV. With The Doll | |||
| 7. V. At Bedtime | |||
| 8. VI. The Hobby-Horse | |||
| 9. VII. The Cat 'Sailor' | |||
| 10. Lullaby | |||
| 11. I. Within Four Walls | |||
| 12. II. You Did Not See Me In The Crowd | |||
| 13. III. An End To The Futile, Hectic Day | |||
| 14. IV. Ennui | |||
| 15. V. Elegy | |||
| 16. VI. On The River | |||
| 17. King Saul | |||
| 18. Hopak | |||
| 19. The Wild Winds Blow | |||
| 20. I. Trepak | |||
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Something very special,
By wilmoth houdini (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Songs And Dances Of Death/Sunl (Audio CD)
The previous reviewer was pretty much spot on. Christoff is genuinely magnificent in these recordings, power and beauty coexist in his voice, and the deep emotion he expresses is made more powerful by being tempered by control. The accompaniment serves to showcase this voice and is more than adequate to this task. It is perhaps not always "Herbert Von Karajan" smooth, but this is probably no disadvantage, you could argue that this is in keeping with this selection of Mussorgsky's wonderful"rough hewn" folk flavoured music. As the previous reviewer indicated, this will appeal to fans of the unusual as it is in itself something remarkably different to almost anything I've heard before. I can say however that out of the 1000 + recordings I own, it is very probably the one I am most glad I purchased, and certainly one of my very favourites. Unfortunately I am probably preaching to the choir, as if you are reading this review you probably already enjoy Mussorgsky, or are at least familiar or interested in his work. You may also be a fan of Schubert's song cycles and Lieder.If that is the case then you should certainly enjoy this C.D. The sad point is that this recording should also appeal to people who as yet still believe that they have no interest in "Classical" music, and may never come across this recording. I would certainly recommend this to Tom Waits fans for a start, especially those who enjoyed his recent album "Alice",and also afficionados of Folk music, World music or the art of songwriting.I know it's a cliche, but I'd have to give this 6 stars out of 5
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music to make you forget who you are for a minute,
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This review is from: Songs And Dances Of Death/Sunl (Audio CD)
I was told about Christoff's 1950s recordings by a musician friend. I had heard a little bit about him, and was alreadyfamiliar with some of the Mussorgsky songs in another recording, so figured I couldn't miss. To say that I was flabbergasted would be putting it lightly. The man was not only a superb singer - what control! what versatility! - he was a consummate actor. After all, they say he was the best Boris Godunov since Chaliapin - I believe it. But, to particulars: On the first half of this disc he is accompanied by a terrific pianist (whose name temporarily escapes me)and on the other half by the Orchestre de la Radiodiffusion Francaise, who are a tad ragged (as they often were) and undermiked at times but fine powerful accompaniment. If all you know of Mussorgsky is the Pictures - and you have a taste for the unusual - you owe it to yourself to pick this up. Your life will never be quite the same again, I guarantee it!
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4.4 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music to make you forget who you are for a minute,
By Nicholas Edwards - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Songs And Dances Of Death/Sunl (Audio CD)
I was told about Christoff's 1950s recordings by a musician friend. I had heard a little bit about him, and was alreadyfamiliar with some of the Mussorgsky songs in another recording, so figured I couldn't miss. To say that I was flabbergasted would be putting it lightly. The man was not only a superb singer - what control! what versatility! - he was a consummate actor. After all, they say he was the best Boris Godunov since Chaliapin - I believe it. But, to particulars: On the first half of this disc he is accompanied by a terrific pianist (whose name temporarily escapes me)and on the other half by the Orchestre de la Radiodiffusion Francaise, who are a tad ragged (as they often were) and undermiked at times but fine powerful accompaniment. If all you know of Mussorgsky is the Pictures - and you have a taste for the unusual - you owe it to yourself to pick this up. Your life will never be quite the same again, I guarantee it! 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Something very special,
By wilmoth houdini - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Songs And Dances Of Death/Sunl (Audio CD)
The previous reviewer was pretty much spot on. Christoff is genuinely magnificent in these recordings, power and beauty coexist in his voice, and the deep emotion he expresses is made more powerful by being tempered by control. The accompaniment serves to showcase this voice and is more than adequate to this task. It is perhaps not always "Herbert Von Karajan" smooth, but this is probably no disadvantage, you could argue that this is in keeping with this selection of Mussorgsky's wonderful"rough hewn" folk flavoured music. As the previous reviewer indicated, this will appeal to fans of the unusual as it is in itself something remarkably different to almost anything I've heard before. I can say however that out of the 1000 + recordings I own, it is very probably the one I am most glad I purchased, and certainly one of my very favourites. Unfortunately I am probably preaching to the choir, as if you are reading this review you probably already enjoy Mussorgsky, or are at least familiar or interested in his work. You may also be a fan of Schubert's song cycles and Lieder.If that is the case then you should certainly enjoy this C.D. The sad point is that this recording should also appeal to people who as yet still believe that they have no interest in "Classical" music, and may never come across this recording. I would certainly recommend this to Tom Waits fans for a start, especially those who enjoyed his recent album "Alice",and also afficionados of Folk music, World music or the art of songwriting.I know it's a cliche, but I'd have to give this 6 stars out of 5 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boris Christof sings Mussorgsky,
By Jean-paul H. Bierny - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Songs And Dances Of Death/Sunl (Audio CD)
I remember this recording from my early adulthood. I am so glad this is available again. Fantastic music, sung by the best bass ever!
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