Pavel Lisitsian PIKOVAYA DAMA Prince Yeletsky's aria 1964

[@jeffturner2102]

Fantastic singing , Pavel is never played in UK on radio classic FM! Or any UK radio! A Complete singer, completely unknown in UK!! So glad I descoved him a few years ago!!

[@quequitoAR]

Lisitsian is sheer perfection. Everything: timbre, legato, diction, dynamics... And here, he is even better than his studio recording.

[@TanyaK]

Один из лучших баритонов не только СССР, а мира!

[@robertmanno5749]

Perfection. Here at age 53. Hvorostovsky held him in the highest esteem and obviously learned from him..

[@rk371tx]

Yes, just about everything Lisitsian recorded is perfection. Many years ago I got a chance to briefly chat with Hvorostovsky at Houston Grand Opera. He was signing programs. When I asked him about Lisitsian he became very animated, and it was obvious that he had gotten so much from his mentor.

[@robertmanno5749]

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[@СветланаДавиденко-я4ч]

Гениальный певец с неповторимым бархатным тембром! Что СЛОВО , ЧТО МУЗЫКАЛЬНОСТЬ _ вершина МАСТЕРСТВА и интеллигентности! Счастье , что слышала его выступление в концерте г. Волгограда, пел арию МАЗЕПЫ."О , МАРИЯ.." и весь зал сражен !

[@НаташаНаташа-я9п]

Как Вам повезло!

[@zbynekvydra8210]

For me the best interpretation of Yeletsky's aria. Absolutely perfect.

[@gegipetrov4500]

Потрясающе,красивый тембр,необыкновенно !!!❤❤❤

[@amantedellopera1681]

I have yet to hear a baritone sing this better than lisitsian and ive been listenig for past 40 years

[@ronnieince4568]

David Clarke every phrase he sang was a singing lesson to everyone who heard him -a simply immaculate voice unsurpassed and rarely equalled.

[@amantedellopera1681]

@@ronnieince4568 he is my favourite lyric baritone,not a huge voice but a penetrating one of ultra brilliance and beauty

[@ransomcoates546]

David Clarke This is why his Met debut was not a big success. The NY critics were used to Warren’s massive sounds and apparently could not recognize a more beautiful voice with a Golden Age technique.

[@jddphd]

@@ransomcoates546 Interesting you say "Golden Age" technique. My first thought upon hearing him is that he sounds like he's Italian...i.e, like he was trained by an Italian steeped in the tradition. Stunning production.

[@TS57ovr4]

@@ransomcoates546 This overlooks the fact the Leonard Warren died on stage days before Lisitian's Met debut as Amonasro in Aida. He very likely would have been much more favorably remembered if Warren had not died that same week so dramatically.

[@anastasia_litvinova]

Любимое исполнение этой арии!

[@ransomcoates546]

There are no words to express how beautiful this singing is. At Lisitsian’s level I rely on goosebumps and tears.

[@КсенияГалиева-щ6э]

Как благородно о чувствах! Никогда таких эмоций от пения не испытывала, Браво!

[@ЛКард-у7ы]

Без аффектации. Но до чего завораживает.

[@nastya_dances9185]

Услада для ушей, мёд для души....браво, МАЭСТРО!

[@rk371tx]

Thanks for your comment. Lisitsian was one of the very greatest singers. I will be posting more rare items in the Fall.

[@ЖиваяСтарина-ч2г]

Великолепно, прекрасно, трудно подобрать слова для этого ЧУДА!!!... Слёзы, восторг, наслаждение!...

[@GermanOperaSinger]

The earliest recordings of him that I know date from the late 1940s, but his voice shows little sign of aging here almost 20 years later. Truly incredible singer.

[@rk371tx]

Yes Lisitsian was an incredible singer, perhaps the greatest vocalist of the 20th century. His earliest recording that I have found is from 1939 - A song by Balakirev "Come over to me". I have almost all of his recordings and videos - only missing about 6. The live concerts from 1948, 1949, and 1951 are astounding; hopefully a video of one of his concerts will surface. He retired from the Bolshoi in 1967, when he felt that it was time. After that he sang with his family, well into the 1970s.

[@critic9216]

This is amazing. Even better, freer, and more emotional than his commercial recordings of this aria. I'd always thought that Hvorostovsky's renditions were a bit more emotional than Lisitsian's, but this performance disproves that feeling. Both of those singers are unforgettable, but Lisitsian probably has the edge.

[@rk371tx]

Thanks for your comments. Khvorostovsky had a gorgeous voice but lacked the brilliant and explosive top notes that Lisitsian produced with such ease. I have marveled at Lisitsian's voice for almost 50 years, and have compiled a discography with 366 items, of which almost all are in my collection. To fully appreciate the incredible artistry (and endurance) of Lisitsian, you have to hear the 3 live concerts from 1948, 1949, and 1951. After the holidays I will start posting some rare items to KZbin.

[@yaweiliu1415]

​@@rk371tx Спасибо большое! жду!

[@SingerOctober]

Великолепная техника!

[@ednewyork1]

my god, what a great, great singer!!!

[@rk371tx]

Thanks for your comment. I was just as astonished, 50 years ago, by Lisitsian's voice and art as you have been. Over the years I have become his biggest fan here in the US, and have compiled over 370 recordings. If you can find, on KZbin, excerpts from his concerts from 1948, 1949, and 1951, you will be amazed that anyone could sing like that. If not, I will soon be posting some of them, along with other rare recordings.

[@312ti]

Шикарно поёт!!

[@demadesgomes76]

Bravo! Thank you very much for sharing.🤝👏

[@nornsnornsnorns]

Incomparable

[@injujuin1125]

Брависсимо!

[@gorgiasromero4647]

beyond ANY comparison...

[@ИринаБалкарова-е5ч]

Как легко он поёт, не чувствуется никакого напряжения.

[@jaybee7078]

Truly wonderful... Thank you so much for posting

[@rk371tx]

You are most welcome. I just wish that Lisitsian had been allowed to appear more often in the US. To my mind, his astonishing vocalism in opera and song ranks him amongst the greatest singers ever. I have all of his known and available recordings.

[@jaybee7078]

@@rk371tx agreed!

[@bodiloto]

Magnifico.

[@AfroPoli]

Sublime.

[@davidcontini7217]

Thank you for sharing. You really made my day!

[@rk371tx]

Glad you enjoyed it. Everything Lisitsian sang, whether a recording or a live performance was at the level of this aria. He was one of the greats.

[@davidcontini7217]

@@rk371tx I first heard this recording some 40 years ago, but I had never seen the video.

[@rk371tx]

David, There are 5 recordings of Lisitsian singing Yeletsky's aria: 1. Complete Bolshoi recording - 1949/1950, released 1952 2. Live concert 10 April 1949 with piano 3. Live concert 24 February 1951 with piano 4. 78 RPM USSR 022288 - 1953 (I do not have this) 5. Stars of Moscow filmed concert, with the Bolshoi Orchestra - 1964, at age 53 Number 5 is the only video. Every one is stellar, but he outdid himself with the 1964.

[@davidcontini7217]

Assolutamente divino!

[@davidsimmons654]

Juuuuuust goooood, pretty singing!

[@ТатьянаМельник-ю5в]

Какой мягкий и тёплый голос.

[@ИгорьВойнаровский]

Высший пилотаж!!!

[@RobertPassPediheart]

This man has it all - possibly one of the top 2-3 Russian baritones of all time. No - one of the top 2-3 BARITONES of all time - what a voice! Extraordinary!

[@rk371tx]

Extraordinary indeed! Flawless technique and breath control, stamina, and blazing high notes. You should hear the live concerts from 1948, 1949, and 1951. Astonishing. There is no baritone today who would even attempt such programs. If you would like a copy of Lisitsian's discography (370 recordings), send a request to [e-mail]

[@RobertPassPediheart]

@@rk371tx thanks

[@A.Peshkov]

I agree! It would be interesting to know who, in your opinion, the other two baritones are the best. For me, they are Pirogov and Magomayev. I would also add Hvorostovsky and Ots.

[@thesilvershining]

My god what a gorgeous voice

[@tenormiguelsanchezmoreno5272]

Meraviglioso....!!!

[@ЖиваяСтарина-ч2г]

ДУША!!!

[@КристинаАйрапетян-р9л]

Красивый мощный голос.

[@ПавелБаксов]

Браво!

[@haticegulcimen4704]

İnanılmaz derecede güzel!

[@rk371tx]

Yes, incredibly beautiful. I believe Lisitsian was one of the very greatest singers of the 20th century and have collected over 370 of his recordings. I will be posting more rarities soon.

[@haticegulcimen4704]

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[@Ilgiz-usen]

Гениально

[@chrispietronigro1450]

What great art

[@IRA77GEOTENORE]

GENIALNO, GAGIMARJOS!!!

[@rosy3385]

Quelle voix de basse si je ne me trompe pas ? Magnifique ❤❤❤

[@seancoxen3329]

Baritone, not bass. But yes, a magnificent voice!

[@rosy3385]

@@seancoxen3329 thanks you !

[@Blackcat2005]

I am a true, Dmitri lover, however, I think Pavel has a better head voice. It is clearer, and yet less covered

[@rk371tx]

Hi Kathleen - glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, Dmitri was a great singer, but he could never match Pavel for those explosive high notes, incredible breath control, or breadth of repertoire. I once met Dmitri at Houston Grand Opera, and when I asked him about Lisitsian, his eyes lit up and he explained that he learned a lot from PGL. If you would like a copy of my PGL discography, just send a mail to [e-mail].

[@Blackcat2005]

So beautiful. A lovely voice. How does Dmitri hvorostovsky compare with Pavel?

[@rk371tx]

I believe Pavel Lisitsian is in a class by himself. Hvorostovsky was a fine singer, but he did not have the breath control, the expansive high notes, the expressiveness, or the repertoire of Lisitsian. I have over 350 recordings of Pavel, and to my ears there is only perfection in every one of them, even the live concerts (stunning vocalism) and operas. If you would like my PGL discography, just send your email to [e-mail]

[@Blackcat2005]

@@rk371tx Thanks for your reply. I will send you my email for Lisitsian's discography. I am a fan of Hvorostovsky and I know that he had great breath control, so I am very interested that PL's control was even better. I am also well aware that what DH added to his lovely voice was his good looks.

[@rk371tx]

@@Blackcat2005 In the second verse of Prince Yeletsky's great aria, Lisitsian rises to the top note, and then, without a breath, sings the complete descending phrase. Hvorostovsky takes a short breath after the top note, at least in the version that I heard. At the end of Yeletsky's aria, in the video, Lisitsian holds that soft note to the very end. There are so many other examples of his incredible vocalism, like in one of the folk songs where PGL rises to a falsetto, and then back to baritone in one long breath.

[@Blackcat2005]

@@rk371tx wow, I really look forward to listening to more of Lisitsian.

[@rk371tx]

@@Blackcat2005 Hi Kathleen, Here are the KZbin links to 2 live videos of PGL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGphX5mppuenKM Core n’grato kzbin.info/www/bejne/mavHqKmMqNOhkKs Epithalamium of Vindex from Rubinshtein's NERO Send you email and I can send the discography.

[@Leonid4885]

With all due respect to Khodorkovsky, he falls short of Lisitsian. Lisitsian is something incredible!!!! There are more popular and well-promoted performers, but it is simply impossible to compare them with Lisitsian. They are definitely losing.

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