A post in a different music group yesterday reminded me of this song by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov which I have always really loved. It’s a challenging piece which only sopranos of the highest calibre are up to performing well, and Aida Garifullina certainly meets that challenge and high calibre .
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.This is beautiful.
Lilac-JadeCanada
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July 7, 2022
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Yes…I love it. I have posted a version on Cello & piano below for Roger.
@Marionville Yes, it's lovely to listen to as well.
Not sure if I've ever heard it performed by a solo vocalist. I think I prefer it as orchestral and not too loud. She has a fine voice.
rogerbenham
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July 7, 2022
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Perhaps this Cello/Piano version will be more to your taste…although it is named Vocalise which indicates it’s a piece meant for the voice….I suppose!
@Marionville This is lovely too, & my kind of evening listening.
@Lilac-JadeCanada Exactly.
@Lilac-JadeCanada, @Marionville Thanks.
Wow, she’s certainly got a beautiful soprano voice!!
Redheadedgammy
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July 7, 2022
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She’s probably the best operatic soprano in the world…in my opinion.
@Marionville Since I am not Acquainted with music as deeply as you are Marje, I will agree with you. 
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her beautiful voice.
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