Boris Shtokolov- Aleko's Cavatina

[Tehomet]

Amazing! Thank you for posting.

[mayatatyana1]

Extraordinary, beautiful voice. Thank you for posting. Maya

[bogusia8888]

Piękny głos,słuchałam z podziwem.

[DonPaolissimo]

Phenomenal!  Please, are there any CDs available of this majestic voice???

[doomownage94]

Я жил, не признавая власти, Судьбы коварной и слепой, Но, боже, как играют страсти Моей послушною душой. Земфира, как она любила, Как нежно приклонясь ко мне, В пустынной тишине Часы ночные проводила. Как часто милым лепетаньем, Упоительным лобзаньем Задумчивость мою в минуту Разогнать умела. Я помню с негой, полной страсти, Шептала мне она тогда: "Люблю тебя, в твоей я власти, Твоя, Алеко, навсегда".

[doomownage94]

И всё тогда я забывал, Когда речам её внимал. Я как безумный целовал Её чарующие очи, Кос чудных прядь Темнее ночи, уста Земфиры. А она вся негой страстью полна, Прильнув ко мне, в глаза глядела, И что ж, и что ж Земфира неверна, Земфира неверна, моя Земфира охладела.

[abracadabranque]

Un des plus beaux timbres de basse malheusement pas assez dynamique.De très belles couleurs et de la sensibilité.La puissance en plus et c'était parfait.

[TheNikolay1980]

Очень красиво, когда бас поет арию, написанную для драм. баритона...

[elainebmack]

Khankonchak. I have gotten goosebumps from listening to this man. Thank you so much for sharing Shtokolov's artistry with all of us lucky YouTube listeners.

[CarloQuinto]

Magnificent! The one and only aria I learned in Russian and performed...but nothing close to Boris! Bravo!

[mysong42]

An incredibly beautiful mastery of singing,what a thrill to listen to such breathtaking performance.Thankyou for the posting of this jewell of singing.

[PIPZZZ02]

Shtokolov's voice is phenomenal. Rich and full in the best Russian tradition.

He also exudes complete authority - what an amazing artist.

Thanks for posting

[stevevandien]

Wonderful. I had thought that Chaliapin virtually owned this piece, but Shtokolov's voice is more beautiful and his rendition is powerful. I wish someone would do a study about Russian voice training back in the day. It seems as though their basses and baritones in particular could routinely produce lovely diminuendos and floated ppps:) --

[pslogge]

If we check closer at the cv´s of many Slav baritones and basses we shall observed that most of them participated in church choirs were dimuendi and ppp´s are essential.

I agree with all the praises written for Shtokolov and his interiorised singing.

Thanks again to khankonchak

[energyglobal]

Wonderful !!

[Tostuine]

Wonderful !!!!!!!

[paulostroff99]

A glorious performance of a great singer.TY.

[ClipsFC]

What a voice! Thanks for sharing with us :)

[pianist527]

A surprisingly dark tone of voice, strong but never harsh, very smooth and beautiful. A true pleasure to listen to. Thanks for this

[calzio71]

no words can describe what I feel by listening to Shtokolov thank to you....as a matter of fact I had never heard from him in France ! Thanks again

[khankonchak]

Thank you for your kind words, calzio71; I feel the same way. Unfortunately, Shtokolov remains little-known outside of the former USSR, although Youtube has brought his incredible voice to many listeners who had never previously heard of him. I'm very glad that you too have derived such enjoyment from his recordings.

[muuha14]

Ещё одно гениальное перевоплощение в образы!

[filipo72]

генеральный бас!!

[Glenmed]

Oh, what a voice - what resonance - what expressiveness - what an experience!! Many thanks also for your expertly-written notes.

[ingriddoppler]

@Glenmed ....you said it all. dear Craig ~ semplicemente STRAORDINARIO!!!!!

[ingriddoppler]

@ingriddoppler Sorry, but a mistake occured, this message was ment for @CraigFrancisSoto

[CraigFrancisSoto]

The more I hear Shtokolov,the more astounded I am by his talent and artistry.You are again correct khankonchak when you say this is artistry that defies criticism.That wonderful crescendo that begins at about 5:10 and is held for at least 15 seconds is just beyond description!For my tastes,I have NEVER heard a basso profondo who is Shtokolov's equal!Mille grazie khankonchak for sharing these wonderful pieces with us.Bravissimo Shtokolov!

[Glenmed]

Thanks Craig...Barry

[Federicopera]

He is God!!!