Raffaello

Musical Scenes from the Renaissance

one-act opera

Zarema's Aria from The Fountain of Bakhchisarai

Six Songs, arr. Mnatsakanov

Marina Domashenko, mezzo-soprano

Tatiana Pavlovskaya, Alexander Vinogradov, Vsevolod Grivnov

Constantine Orbelian

Philharmonia of Russia

Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia

Delos International continues its tradition of bringing unique and sought-after recordings to the classical consumer and collector. Featuring World-Class Singing Sensation Marina Domashenko and under the baton of Maestro Constantine Orbelian with the Philharmonia of Russia, ARENSKY'S "Raffaello" (Raphael) - Musical Scenes from the Renaissance is finally available. This one-act opera recording - which also features the bravura showpiece Zarema's Aria from The Fountain of Bakhchisarai and Six Songs arranged by Walter Mnatsakanov - is the perfect spotlight for Domashenko in the title role and her supporting cast of Tatiana Pavlovskaya, Alexander Vinogradov, Vselevod Grivnov and the Spiritual Revival Choir of Russia.

"Raffaello" (Raphael), sung here in the Italian version, is Arensky's second opera and last major piece he wrote in and for Moscow. Commissioned by the Moscow Society of Art Lovers and first performed in 1894, it is a musical homage to the Renaissance. This significant release is timed to salute Marina's performances of the title role in CARMEN at the Metropolitan Opera. This release also brings another performance of exacting sonic standards and extraordinary beauty by the Philharmonia of Russia and Maestro Orbelian.

Total Playing Time: 61:36