MUSSORGSKY,M.: Boris Godunov. Šaljapin (2CD)

CD 1:

Prologue
Introduction. Andante
Well then, what"s wrong with you?
Who are you abandoning us to
Who are you abandoning us to
Orthodox folk! The boyar is implacable
Glory to Thee, Creator on high

Scene 2. Introduction. Andantino alia marcia
Long live Tsar Boris Feodorovich!
My soul is sad
Glory! Glory! Glory!

ACT I

Scene 1
Just one more final story
Oh Lord, strong and righteous
Do not complain, brother
They are ringing for matins
Boris, Boris! Everything trembles before you

Scene 2
Introduction. Allegro con brio
Innkeeper"s song: I cought a grey drake
Give me some fun
Why have you fallen into thought, comrade?
Varlaam"s song: Here"s what happened at the town of Kazan
Why don"t you sing along
We are humble elders, honest monks
What are you staring at me like that for?
And his aage... and his aage...

ACT 2
Where are you, my betrothed
Oh, that"s enough, princess, my dear!
Song of the gnat: A gnat was chopping wood
Clapping song: My little tale is about this and that
What"s the matter? Has a wild beast surprised a sitting hen?
Boris"s recitative and aria: I have achieved absolute power
What have you come for?
Ah, it"s you, glorious orator



CD 2

Have you heard?
In Uglich, in the cathedral, in front of all the people
The chiming clock: Phew! I feel terrible!

ACT 3

Scene 2
At midnight... In the garden... By the fountain...
Polonaise and chorus: I do not believe in your passion, sir
Dimitri! Tsarevich!
Duet: Oh, Tsarevich, I beg you

ACT 4

Scene 1
Introduction. Moderate
What, is mass finished already?
Trrr, rrr Iron cap!
Our father and benefactor
Aaah! Boris!

Scene 2
Introduction. Moderate
Well then? Let"s go and vote, boyars
What a shame that prince Shuisky isn"t here
He was whispering "go away... go away..."
Pimen"s narrative: A humble monk
Farewell, my son
A bell! A knell!

Scene 3
Introduction. Allegro
Bring him over here
It"s not a falcon flying in the heavens
The sun and moon have grown dark
Hurrah! Casting off the chains of bondage
Domine, Domine salvum fac
Glory to you, Tsarevich
This edition includes recordings of Feodor Shalyapin"s performances abroad in 1911-1923 and fragments of The Bolshoi Theatre performances in 1948 (conductor N. Golovanov) and 1951 (Act 4, Scene 1 - conductor V.Nebolsin)