Rusalka is probably the best known work by Alexander Dargomyzhsky and here it is performed by the best of Russian artists, conducted by Svetlanov. Dargomyzhsky’s operas are distinguished by the finesse with which he personified human characters and his songs demonstrate his skills of observation and his psychological analysis.
Overture
Act One - 1. Miller's aria
2. Terzetto (Natasha, Miller, Prince)
3. Chorus
4. Duet (Prince, Natasha)
5. Duet (Miller, Natasha)
6. Finale
Act Two - 7. Chorus
8. Aria-duet (Princess, Prince)
9. Recitative and wedding chorus
10. Slavonic dance
11. Gypsy dance
12. Finale
Act Three - Scene One: 13. Prelude and Princess' aria
14. Olga's recitative and song
Scene Two: 15. Chorus of mermaids
16. Prince's cavatina
17. Duet with chorus (Prince, Miller
Act Four - Scene One: 18. Dance of mermaids
19. Scene and aria of Rusalka
Scene Two: 20. Finale
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Overture