Philharmonia of Russia conducted by Constantine Orbelian. Great scenes from 'Queen of Spades' captures the essence of the opera in a one-CD version with scenes chosen to represent the music, drama and characterization that make the opera memorable. Amelia Haygood, Delos label founder & Executive Producer: "I've loved 'Queen of Spades' for most of my life, and have long thought it should be up there among the all-time favorites. So it's a deep joy for me to present the drama and poignancy of Tchaikovsky's music at the high artistic level our singers, conductor and orchestra have achieved here. Unlike 'highlights' excerpts, or a collection of arias, this 'Great Scenes' version is meant to preserve the flow of the opera's story of love, obsession and madness. "

Tracklist:

Prelude
I Do Not Know Her Name
One Day At Versailles (Tri Karty)
I'll Sing For You
Why These Tears
Forgive Me, Heavenly Creature
You Are So Sad... I Love You
Oh, How I Detest Today's World
Do Not Be Frightened
Poor Thing! What An Abyss
I Am So Frightened
The Queen Of Spades: Midnight Is Near
What If The Clock Chimes
We Will Drink And Be Happy
If Sweet Maidens
What Is Our Life?

UPC: 013491328928
Label: Delos Records
Release Date: 6.25.02
Format: CD

Constantine Orbelian - Queen of Spades Great Scenes / Various (CD)