Pavel Lisitsian - Rachmaninov's "I beg you to stay with me"

[WarlockPOV]

Sounds more like a tenor then a baritone doesn't it?

[raphaelhudson]

As bwerth says the actual score indicates precise crescendo and diminuendo going sharply from piano to forte almost every bar, the whole song is tormented and violent. This is not. But my god it is absolute genius, so sensitive, I must look at this song again now!

[36Thoughtless]

Between the Hvorostovsky, Reizen, and this particular version, I enjoy this one the most, with the Hvorostovsky in second, and the Reizen in last. IMO, Reizen is overly concerned with the text and past his prime in the video (though who wouldn't be at age 85.) Again, this is an opinion; and you are entitled to your own.

[vestilagiubba]

Excellent pronunciation and phrasing...better than Hvorostovski's

[bodiloto]

Sublime Lisitsian Grazie !

[bwerth]

wow, much lighter beginning than I have ever head. Not exactly in the score, but really lovely.

[nairigrigorian]

Es un Maestro!!!

[PIPZZZ02]

Glorious.

Many thanks

[petrof4056]

he was armenian right?

[akattara]

I remember him teaching at Weimar master classes.

Expressive singing !

[crimsontoxic]

Allow me: When did he teach in Weimar?

[akattara]

In the '80s.

[klokheten]

This ought to be one of the most phenomenal renditions of any Rachmaninovsong recorded. The passion of Lisitsians voice is in a world of its own.

Absolutely unforgettable.

[cantante189]

WOW when he locked in at the ending, it was phenomenal

[DANILISHINA]

thank you, Gabba, very much for this rare video...it is very touching, strong, beautiful! I think a very nice version of this romance sings also Zhanna Bichevskaya and many other very good "bards" of Russian folk song - but maybe you do not like this kind of music and another interpretations...Many greetings from Czechia! Natali.

[leontud]

rachmaninov was so tragical

[drdre333]

Such a beautiful sound from him, and great artistry! Thank you for sharing.

[63Attila]

Thank you. Both Lisitsian and Rachmaninov's

beautiful songs are mot heard enough in the USA. Hopefully your posts and the exposure via YouTube will help correct this oversight.

What a marvelous performance; a beautiful song

performed by a beautiful and sensitive singer.

[jkircher314]

Overwhelming! Thank you so much, and Czar Dodon, thanks for the translation.

[CzarDodon]

O, no, I beg you, do not leave! All my pains are nothing compared to separation I am only too fortunate with that torment, Press me tightly to your bosom and say you love me. I came anew full of pain, pale and exhausted. See how poor and weak I am, how I need your love... The new torments ahead I await like a caress or kiss, and again I beg you in anguish: O stay with me, do not leave! O stay with me, do not leave!

[CzarDodon]

And listen to the great Mark Reizen at 85 singing this song, very different, just goes to show that there is no such thing as the definitive interpretation. I never understand those youtubers who have this need to say 'the best' this or that. Lisitzian and Reizen thank you both (and the guys who posted them of course)

[CzarDodon]

Wow! what superb copmmand of vocal resources, from his delicate intimate mezza voce the voice and the song grow together into an explosion of passion.

[paulostroff99]

Unbelievable!

[glasgopinkkitten]

Pavel Lisitsian was gorgeous bariton.Unfortunantly not world famous because he lived in the Soviet Union under the iron curtain.Very rare video,many thanks.

[pupulique]

This is absolutely thundering! Thanks so much Gabba02.

[loeb123]

The only singer with whom I can find no fault whatsoever - one of the greatest singers who ever lived.

[Ankhsnammon]

Litsitsian was one of the best Russian singers in the campus of lieder,and in the opera,too...

Is he still alive?

ankhsnammon

[Gabba02]

He died in 2004 I believe.

[primobaritono]

Thank you so much for posting Lisitsian ! What a golden throat he had !!!