Sergei Rachmaninov - Songs (Nadine Koutcher; Dmitry Pavliy)

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Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov

1. Six Romances, Op. 4: No. 4, My Beauty, don't sing in my presence
2. Six Romances, Op. 4: No. 5, Oh you, my dear grainfield
3. Six Romances, Op. 4: No. 6, Was it long ago, my friend
4. Twelve Romances, Op. 14: No. 2, Islet
5. Twelve Romances, Op. 14: No. 11, Spring waters
6. Twelve Romances, Op. 21: No. 4, They replied
7. Twelve Romances, Op. 21: No. 5, Lilac
8. Twelve Romances, Op. 21: No. 7, It is so nice in here
9. Fifteen Romances, Op. 26: No. 10, In front of my window
10. Fourteen Romances, Op. 34: No. 10, I remember that day
11. Fourteen Romances, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise
12. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 1, At night in my garden
13. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 2, To Her
14. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 3, Daisies
15. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 4, Rat-catcher
16. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 5, Dream
17. Six Romances, Op. 38: No. 6, A-ooo

Nadine Koutcher, soprano

Dmitry Pavliy, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Prima Classic

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This album presents a refined selection of vocal works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, spanning from the youthful Op. 4 romances to the visionary Six Romances, Op. 38. Through beloved songs such as Lilac, Spring Waters, Vocalise, and Zdes’ khorosho, the program explores themes of love, memory, longing, and nature with lyrical intimacy and emotional richness. Nadine Koutcher delivers these miniatures with striking dramatic intensity and vocal elegance, while Dmitry Pavliy provides nuanced and sensitive accompaniment that highlights Rachmaninoff’s expressive harmonies and poetic depth. Together, the artists offer interpretations rooted in the Russian vocal tradition, creating an intimate and timeless tribute to the composer’s lyrical genius.

Nadine Koutcher graduated from the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory in 2011, where she studied vocal performance with Professor Tamara Novichenko. In 2012, she joined the soloists’ ensemble of the Perm State Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre under Teodor Currentzis and gained international recognition for her portrayal of Medea in Pascal Dusapin’s Medea Material, earning the prestigious Golden Mask Award in 2013. Koutcher later received the Grand Prix at the International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch and a major prize at the Cardiff Singer of the World. Since 2014, she has appeared at leading opera houses worldwide, including the Opéra National de Paris and the Berlin State Opera, performing major roles by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, and Giuseppe Verdi.

Dmitry Pavliy graduated in 2006 from the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, where he studied piano, chamber ensemble, and piano accompaniment under leading professors including L. M. Zaichik, E. V. Semishina, and I. V. Vasilieva. He later pursued postgraduate studies as a solo pianist and has since built a distinguished career as a specialist accompanist. Since 2008, he has worked closely as principal accompanist in the vocal class of Tamara Novichenko, later joining the Conservatory’s Piano Accompaniment Department as a faculty member in 2014. A laureate of multiple national and international competitions, he has received several awards for Best Accompanist. Pavliy performs extensively in Russia and abroad and has been recognized as an honorary member of the Philharmonic Society for his artistic contributions.

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