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Soviet Army Chorus & Band | 
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| Creators: Anatol Alexandrov, Anonymous, Isaak Iosifovich Dunayevsky, Lev Konstantinovich Knipper, Boris Mokrousov, Georgi Nosov, Yury Alexandrovich Shaporin, Russian Traditional, Scottish Traditional, Ukrainian Traditional, Harry J. Williams, Vladimir Aleksandrov
Label: EMI Classics
Category: Music
List Price: $16.98
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 8525
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 47833
UPC: 077774783323
EAN: 0077774783323
ASIN: B000002ROZ
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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Condition: Excellent
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| Tracks:
| • | Song of Youth - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Dunayevsky | | • | A Birch-Tree in a Field Did Stand | | • | Far Away - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Nossov, Don | | • | Volga Boat Song | | • | You Are Always Beautiful - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Mokrousov | | • | Along Peter's Street | | • | Tipperary - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Williams | | • | Ah! Lovely Night | | • | Kamarinskaya | | • | Annie Laurie | | • | Song of the Plains - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Gusev, V. | | • | Kalinka | | • | Bandura | | • | Oh No, John | | • | Snowflakes | | • | Ukrainian Poem - Soviet Army Chorus & Band, Alexandrov | | • | Soldier's Chorus |
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| Customer Reviews:
 SOVIET ARMY CHORUS ELECTRIFIES March 31, 2008
Carlos Kramer (Melbourne, Australia)
The Soviet Army Chorus and Band not only reflects a remarkable group dedication to musical excellence but communicates a verve and excitement rarely heard in choral ensembles of this kind. The range of its repertoire is astonishing. The chorus handles British wartime songs like "Tipperary" with the same exhilaration as Dunayevsky's robust, galvanic patriot "Song of Youth". It captures the very essence of lilting old folk songs with a gentleness and sensitivity conductor Boris Alexandrov imbues superbly into his choir and band. He is a worthy successor to the ensemble's founder, his father Alexander Alexandrov.
A most worthwhile addition to the music lover's sound library
Unique historical icon April 11, 2007
J. McCann (Surrey, United Kingdom)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wonderfully atmospheric choral singing in the distinctive style of these cultural ambassadors for the Soviet regime. In their day they had a worldwide and appreciative audience as the Soviet Authorities sought to attach an attractive "human" persona to their mighty military machine.The power, precision and technical proficiancy of these (and other) performers served, whether justifiably or not, to enhance the Soviet military image.Wonderful Russian bass and tenor voices gave western ears fresh insights into 'music of the people' from both sides of the Iron Curtain. The propaganda effect was priceless and we are left today with a nostalgic example of the effective political use of music.
 Memories of the past February 13, 2007
Zaiga K. Sears
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My parents bought the vinyl recording of the Album when it first came out and I used to listen to it a lot. It is wonderful to have it available on CD without the scratches that go along with records. They sound as brilliant and stirring as the first day I heard them. I especially love The Soldiers Chorus from the play The Decembrists.
Outstanding! August 27, 2005
Gayle Greene (CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I first discovered this album as a LP in the late 1960s. Granted, the recording techniques then are not as sophisticated as they are now, but the quality of the voices on this CD is excellent, and the music will send chills down your spine.
There are subsequent albums of the "Red Army" (whom I've seen in person) -- while good, the original "Soviet" is still the best.
If you love great soloists, outstanding choral work, and stirring music, you will appreciate this album.
A True Classic December 16, 2004
tx2 (Chadds Ford, PA USA)
Rich and often powerful music. Much magnificent singing and orchestration. The effort of the chorus to sing "Tipperary" in english is, alone, well worth the price of purchase.
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