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FULL LEOKADIA MASLENNIKOVA TV-CONCERT Moscow 1961
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: Leokadia Maslennikova TV-Concert
- Composer: various
- Libretto: various
- Venue & Opera Company: Central TV-Studio, Moscow, Russia
- Recorded: 1961
- Type: Concert Semi-staged
- Singers: Leokadia Maslennikova
- Conductor: unknown
- Orchestra: unknown
- Stage Director:
- Costume Designer:
Information about the Recording
- Published by: Russian TV
- Date Published: 1961
- Format: Broadcast
- Quality Video: 3 Audio:3
- Subtitles: yessubs, rusubs, gensubs
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
The film features excerpts from the operas:
P. Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,”
Yury Shaporin’s “The Decembrists,”
G. Verdi’s “The Force of Destiny,”
as well as folk songs performed by the singer
Leokadia Ignatyevna Maslennikova (1918–1995) was a prominent Soviet opera and concert singer (soprano) who served as a leading soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow for over two decades. Renowned for her lyrical and dramatic vocal range, she was awarded the title of People’s Artist of the RSFSR for her significant contributions to Soviet musical culture.
Career and Artistry
Bolshoi Tenure:
She performed as a prominent soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre from 1946 to 1969.
Signature Roles:
Best known for her definitive portrayals of Tatyana in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and Parasya in Mussorgsky’s Sorochintsy Fair
Repertoire Breadth:
Her extensive stage work spanned major Russian and European masterpieces: Carmen (Micaela )Madama Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San)The Force of Destiny (Leonora) Pagliacci (Nedda) The Bartered Bride (Mařenka)(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)