SERGE RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943)

Aleko

Opera in one act

Libretto by Vladimir Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko based on the poem The Gypsies by Alexander Pushkin

1

1

Introduction -

1:57

2

2

Chorus. Gypsies: 'As dear as freedom is our happy encampment' -

4:03

3

3

The Old Gypsy's Tale. Old Gypsy: 'The magic power of song' -

4:54

with Gypsies

4

4

Scene and Chorus. Aleko: 'But why did you not immediately hasten after the thankless wretch' -

1:57

with Zemfira, Young Gypsy, Old Gypsy, Gypsies

5

5

Women's Dance -

3:50

6

6

Men's Dance -

4:17

7

7

Chorus. Gypsies: 'The fires have gone out' -

2:25

8

8

Duettino. Young Gypsy: 'Just one more kiss!' -

2:16

with Zemfira

9

9

Cradle Scene. Zemfira: ' 'Old man, fearful man...' ' -

3:41

with Aleko

10

10

Aleko's Cavatina. Aleko: 'The whole camp sleeps' -

5:41

11

11

Intermezzo -

2:05

12

12

Young Gypsy's Romance. Young Gypsy: 'Look how beneath the distant vault of heaven' -

1:36

13

13

Duet and Finale. Zemfira: 'It's time to go, my love, it's time!' -

4:49

with Young Gypsy, Aleko

14

Gypsies: 'What's all this noise? What is that cry?' -

4:07

with Old Gypsy, Zemfira, Old Gypsy Woman, Aleko

15

Gypsies: 'We are gentle and kind-hearted'

3:09

with Old Gypsy, Aleko

Sergey Murzaev baritone - Aleko

Evgeny Akimov tenor - Young Gypsy

Gennady Bezzubenkov bass - Old Gypsy

Svetla Vassileva soprano - Zemfira

Nadezhda Vasilieva mezzo-soprano - Old Gypsy Woman

Gianandrea Noseda

7 and 8 September 2009