Contemporary and Traditional Russian Songs
Various Artists
Released in 1967, this recording features both traditional and modern Russian folk songs. Drawn from recordings from the former Soviet Union, this album includes several contemporary songs written about World War II (“Buchenwald Alarm,” “The Sacred War,” and “Oh, The Fog”). The performers include The Fyodorov Sisters, The Piatnitskii Russian Folk Chorus, George Ots, and The Red Flag Ensemble. The liner notes provide lyrics in both Russian and English.
Track Listing
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101
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In the Window Stands a Red Rose | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:36 | |
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102
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Old Tikhvin Melody | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:58 | |
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103
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Novgorod Lyrical Melody | The Fydorov Sisters | 3:07 | |
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104
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Oh, my Sweetheart | The Fydorov Sisters | 3:28 | |
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105
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The Young Girl was Married Off | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:09 | |
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106
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Voronezh Round-Dance Chastushki | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:20 | |
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107
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I Will go to the Swift River | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:45 | |
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108
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By the Seashore | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:47 | |
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109
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Pskov Lyrical Melody | The Fydorov Sisters | 2:03 | |
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201
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Buchenwald Alarm | George Ots | 3:59 | |
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202
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Entreaty (Night-Blues) | Jerry Silverman | 3:31 | |
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203
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The Sacred War | The Red Flag Ensemble | 2:56 | |
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204
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Evening in Port | The Red Flag Ensemble | 5:24 | |
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205
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Oh, the Fog | The Piatnitskii Russian Folk Chorus | 4:00 | |
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206
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May all you Prosper | The Piatnitskii Russian Folk Chorus | 2:50 |
Album Info
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Gypsy NightsZhenya Schevchenko
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Soviet Army Chorus & Band in a Program of FavoritesSoviet Army Chorus & Band
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Russian FavoritesKovriga Balalaika Orchestra
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Graded Readings in Russian History from the Book by Leon StilmanVera Buxhoeveden
