What a treasure. and... to Mr.Leonid Haritonov, There was hardly a bass on stage anywhere in the world with as rich and beautiful a voice as yours, from your top notes to your low notes, you are simply awe-inspiring, sir. God has blessed us with the gift of your voice.
goddamn, Russians know their shit. if i wasn't American, the only nationality i would want to be is Russian. u just cant talk shit about them, if you do, you'll probably end up face down in the snow bleeding out.
@Rottenvenetic - absolutely. This is such a traditional song & must have been sung a 1000 times but the physical joy of singing well, the pleasure in the song, singing with comrades, entertaining an audience - it all comes across here from the tips of his boots to the top of his cap. And what a voice.
These guys are/were truly epic, but what I like the most is how the soloist just won't get that massive grin off his face. I love it when performers, especially musicians, have so much fun as they entertain and enrich humanity.
In 1991 I shared my office space with 2 distinguished curators from the Soviet Academy of Sciences who were in Canada to prepare for the opening of Crossroads of Continents at the Canadian Museum of Civilizations.
After weeks of listening to one sing or hum the Beatles every day, I finally started whistling Kalinka.
"How do you know that song?"
“If you know the Beatles behind the Iron Curtain, we know the the Red Army Choir!”
@Quisyfrottesypique The very best statement I ever read!!! I'm German, grow up just on the border. In TV from at that times East-Germany I heard the russian music.... So you are absolutley right!
I'm so happy to have found this video version here and to know Wikipedia now has a webpage biography for Evgeny Belyaev. My cup is filled today! How sad that Evgeny did not move into opera performances. He would have been marvellous, I'm sure. He was such a gifted singer and had immense stage presence. The public always knows but at least we can appreciate his recordings all these decades later. Thanks so much.
The best performance of "Kalinka". Суть песни - когда умираешь, жизнь продолжается не смотря ни на что. В ней душа русского народа заключена. Моё уважение за прекрасные минуты видео.
What a treasure. and... to Mr.Leonid Haritonov, There was hardly a bass on stage anywhere in the world with as rich and beautiful a voice as yours, from your top notes to your low notes, you are simply awe-inspiring, sir. God has blessed us with the gift of your voice.
marcellny 1 week ago
Предишното беше до СМЕРТ ФАШИСТКИХ ОКУПАТОРА нуклеър
grozd102 2 weeks ago
GOD сега се мъчи със други неблагородни личности
grozd102 2 weeks ago
Perfection is not enough to describe this :')
DexRedskin 3 weeks ago in playlist 1965 Concert in Tchaikovsky Hall
jizz in my balalaika
kutilkol 3 weeks ago
This is an awesome version. Great voice and the accordion is off the hook! Thanks!!
ednatrumbull 1 month ago
Слава Русским!!!.
KivanV 1 month ago
look at the Kazakhs ...amazing performance
rolos31 1 month ago
that was amazing:D
wizmarley420 1 month ago
can u imagine army guys singing this ?
babanachiket 1 month ago
What great musicians!
Curatica 2 months ago
Only one word is here in it's place: BEAUTIFUL!!!
HenryBonnisseur 2 months ago
Ощущение единства русского народа...!
Vladimirvesna1981 3 months ago
The ensemble's discipline was amazing in the 60's!
alexandrovci 4 months ago in playlist 1965 Concert in Tchaikovsky Hall
goddamn, Russians know their shit. if i wasn't American, the only nationality i would want to be is Russian. u just cant talk shit about them, if you do, you'll probably end up face down in the snow bleeding out.
GJN5150 4 months ago
@Rottenvenetic - absolutely. This is such a traditional song & must have been sung a 1000 times but the physical joy of singing well, the pleasure in the song, singing with comrades, entertaining an audience - it all comes across here from the tips of his boots to the top of his cap. And what a voice.
tktreesr 5 months ago
These guys are/were truly epic, but what I like the most is how the soloist just won't get that massive grin off his face. I love it when performers, especially musicians, have so much fun as they entertain and enrich humanity.
rottenvenetic 5 months ago
Incredible song! just incredible! Each time I listen it, I can feel shivers all over the body. Just no words for this... I like it very much
blaskovytz 8 months ago 2
@blaskovytz haha your not the only one, i get it from most of the songs
Trillios 8 months ago
In 1991 I shared my office space with 2 distinguished curators from the Soviet Academy of Sciences who were in Canada to prepare for the opening of Crossroads of Continents at the Canadian Museum of Civilizations.
After weeks of listening to one sing or hum the Beatles every day, I finally started whistling Kalinka.
"How do you know that song?"
“If you know the Beatles behind the Iron Curtain, we know the the Red Army Choir!”
Quisyfrottesypique 10 months ago 17
@Quisyfrottesypique The very best statement I ever read!!! I'm German, grow up just on the border. In TV from at that times East-Germany I heard the russian music.... So you are absolutley right!
WhestbankYT 3 months ago
Another superman on earth, his voice carries you to the sky ... way way up high ......
litsyt 11 months ago 2
beautiful
vbahmed 1 year ago
the whole interpretation is tremendous but at 3:07 Yevgeny stops singing and God starts..
NoClearDestination 1 year ago 33
@NoClearDestination
WOW! What a comment!
It's hard to deny it! ))
LHaritonov 1 year ago 8
@NoClearDestination
I agree.
tangodancer1603 2 months ago
I'm so happy to have found this video version here and to know Wikipedia now has a webpage biography for Evgeny Belyaev. My cup is filled today! How sad that Evgeny did not move into opera performances. He would have been marvellous, I'm sure. He was such a gifted singer and had immense stage presence. The public always knows but at least we can appreciate his recordings all these decades later. Thanks so much.
goldie0800 1 year ago
Excellent voice....and yeah, those Communists really knew how to throw a "Party"! - ok, couldn't resist!
madcapromanian 1 year ago 2
@madcapromanian haha your ok
Trillios 8 months ago
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mymyn69 1 year ago
без комментариев!
cheepsetkz 1 year ago
Wow. What a voice he had. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
bearandape 1 year ago 10
@bearandape Yes, Evgeny Belyaev was a true star of the Alexandrov Ensemble!..
LHaritonov 1 year ago 3
@LHaritonov your dad was a true star of the Alexandrov Ensemble too... :)
fikamar27 9 months ago
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Urzhum 1 year ago
The best performance of "Kalinka". Суть песни - когда умираешь, жизнь продолжается не смотря ни на что. В ней душа русского народа заключена. Моё уважение за прекрасные минуты видео.
Urzhum 1 year ago 2
I have sent you two video responses for this video (Kalinka 1946 and 1948). If you want them, please click on "Accept". Enjoy!
riverhouse2007 2 years ago
@riverhouse2007
Of course!... Done.
LHaritonov 2 years ago
Thank you!
riverhouse2007 2 years ago 2
Bravo!
riverhouse2007 2 years ago 4