November 26, 2004
Favorite Ukrainian Songs - Baritone Vassily Gerello
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Vassily Gerello, baritone - Favorite Ukrainian Songs - DE 3274
Delos' debut recital recording of Ukrainian baritone Vassily Gerello spotlights the individual beauty of his voice and his special affinity to the songs of his homeland.
Gerello's unmistakable timbre and exceptional artistry have made him a favorite on the international opera and concert stage, as evidenced by his participation in previous Delos operatic recordings, but these Ukrainian songs lie closest to his heart.
Blending lyricism, drama, pathos and humor, and the unique character of Ukrainian melody, these 18 songs survey some of the very best of this unique heritage.
Constantine Orbelian, conductor of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, is especially sensitive to the mood and structure of Ukrainian music and leads an ideal orchestral accompaniment to the definitive interpretations of Vassily Gerello.
Wow just what i was looking for. Like Dmitri Hvorostovsky for russian songs. I hope the partnership between Vasilly Gerello and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra will be repeated in the (near) future with another disk of ukrainian favorites. Delos is hard on its way to become my favorite recording company. Thanks for the fresh wind that blows at Delos.
Posted by: hans lokerse at December 25, 2004 12:59 PM