Belcanto Russo
) | Label: Catalog: CGC031 Format: COMPACT DISC ST. PETERSBURG CAMERATA SONDECKISAlthough Glinka’s great importance lies in the field of opera and singing he bequeathed a number of enchanging symphonic works, which cannot deny their vocal and theatrical heritage. Four magnificent orchestral works by Mikahil Glinka are featured on this new release, allowing an insight into his workshop at an early stage of his creative development. The album reflects the encounter of Russian music tradition by form and genre- songs and dances- with the Italian art of singing- the belcanto- which Glinka became acquainted with during his years of travel. As of 1830 he spent three years in Italy to enhance his knowledge of the Italian opera. It was during this time that he met in Milan Vincenzo Bellini and Gaetano Donizetti, getting familiar with the art of belcanto, which he later combined with the Russian vocal tradition thus creating his very own personal style.  Price: $15.99 |