Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Enkelejda Shkoza, Andrei Popov, Georgy Vasiliev, Alexey Tikhomirov, Chor der Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurter Opern-Und Museumsorchester & Sebastian Weigle - Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 146:50 minutes | 2,65 GB
Classical, Opera | Label: Naxos Records, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 146:50 minutes | 2,65 GB
Classical, Opera | Label: Naxos Records, Official Digital Download
Rimsky-Korsakov’s Christmas Eve, based on a short story by Gogol, centres on the love of the blacksmith Vakula for the rich farmer’s daughter Oksana, who mockingly requires him to obtain for her the Tsarina’s shoes in order to win her hand in marriage. However, evil spirits are on the rampage imperilling their love – a witch on her broomstick gathers the stars and the devil steals the moon. Rimsky-Korsakov blends Christian and pagan elements, Ukrainian folk songs and carols, and atmospheric orchestral interludes in this vivacious and fantastical village romance.