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Star tenor Piotr Beczala presents a selection of romances by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, together with the acclaimed lied accompanist Helmut Deutsch. The romance was the most popular musical genre in nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Russia, practised by professionals as well as amateurs. Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff both enriched this genre with their lyricism and melodic invention. Elevated by Deutsch's splendid accompaniment, Beczala delivers these songs with a great sense for the Slavic idiom and meaning of the words, combined with colourful lyricism and italianità, perfectly fitting the Russian and cosmopolitan musical language of these two masters. Piotr Beczala is one of the most sought-after tenors of his age, both on the opera and concert stage. His Pentatone debut album Vincerò! has been one of the most successful and critically acclaimed opera recital albums of the last few years. During the 2021 Opus Klassik Awards, Piotr Beczala was crowned as Singer of the Year for this exceptional recording. Pianist Helmut Deutsch is a first-class song accompanist, working together with the greatest vocalists of today. He makes his Pentatone debut. Album Tracks 1. They Answered, Op. 21/4 2. 5, Lilacs, Op. 21/5 3. How Fair This Spot, Op. 21/7 4. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 1, Oh No, I Beg You, Forsake Me Not! 5. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 2, Morning 6. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 3, in the Silence of the Secret Night 7. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 4, Do Not Sing, My Beauty 8. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 5, Oh You, My Field 9. 6 Romances, Op. 4, Isr 50-No. 6, How Long, My Friend 10. I Wait for Thee, Op. 14/1 11. Believe Me Not, Friend!, Op. 14/7 12. Spring Waters, Op. 14/11 13. Does the Day Reign?, Op. 47/6 14. The Gentle Stars Shone for Us, Op. 60/12 15. The Fires in the Rooms Were Already Out, Op. 63/5 16. O Child!
