НКПечковский - НКПечковский

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Review by Nanda Fogli

Album Review: НКПечковский – A Timeless Journey Through Romantic Opera Released in 1965 under the Soviet Union’s iconic label Мелодия, the self-titled album НКПечковский is a masterclass in classical vocal performance. Featuring tenor Н.К.Печковский at his absolute peak, this record dives deep into the Romantic and operatic traditions that defined an era. While its tracklist spans works from legendary composers like Tchaikovsky and Verdi, two tracks stand out for their sheer emotional impact—making it impossible not to hit repeat. First up, there’s “Ария Германа (Из Оперы «Пиковая Дама»).” This aria, pulled straight from Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades, showcases Печковский’s ability to convey raw human vulnerability through voice alone. The tension builds with every note, as if he’s unraveling Germain’s obsession right before your ears. You can almost feel the weight of despair pressing down on him during those high notes—it's haunting yet strangely beautiful. If you’ve ever doubted how much emotion one person can pour into a single piece, this will change your mind. Then there’s “Речитатив И Ариозо Канио Из Оперы «Паяцы».” Oh boy, does this one pack a punch. Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci is already a heavy hitter, but Печковский takes Canio’s pain and turns it into something visceral. His delivery feels less like singing and more like living through the character's anguish. When he belts out lines about betrayal and heartbreak, you don’t just hear it—you feel it. It’s messy, dramatic, and utterly captivating, kinda like watching a train wreck but wanting front-row seats anyway. One thing worth mentioning is how clean the production sounds despite being over half a century old. Sure, it doesn’t have today’s studio wizardry, but that lack of polish adds charm. It feels authentic, almost like you’re sitting in some grand USSR concert hall, soaking in every imperfectly perfect moment. What makes this album linger in my mind isn’t just the music—it’s what it represents. Here’s this Soviet-era gem, recorded when artistic freedom wasn’t exactly encouraged, yet bursting with such passion and individuality. Weird flex, but it gives me hope knowing that even in restrictive times, brilliance finds a way to shine through. Final thought? Listening to НКПечковский feels like stepping back in time—but not in a dusty museum kind of way. More like finding an old vinyl in your grandma’s attic and realizing it’s secretly a masterpiece. So grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and let Печковский remind you why opera still matters—even if you’re Team Spotify all the way.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Баркарола Мазаньелло Из Оперы «Фенелла» (2 Д.)
Ария Германа (Из Оперы «Пиковая Дама» (7 К.)
Эрос
Хотел Бы В Единое Слово
Ариозо Германа Из Оперы «Пиковая Дама» (2 К.)
Речитатив И Ариозо Канио Из Оперы «Паяцы» (1 К.)
Ария Отелло Из Оперы «Отелло» (3 Д.)
Страшная Минута
Певец
Октава
Песня Из Оперы «Рафаэль»

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Catalog Numbers

Д-16901, Д-16902

Labels

Мелодия

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • 10"
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByЛенинградский Завод Грампластинок

Credits

RoleCredit
Tenor VocalsН.К.Печковский

Notes

  • Сторона 1: Запись из концертного зала, 1957 г.
  • Сторона 2: Архивные записи 1928—1940 гг.

Barcodes

Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 5289-61

About НКПечковский

(January 1, 1896, Moscow  November 24, 1966, Leningrad) was a Russian Soviet opera singer (lyric and dramatic tenor). People's Artist of the RSFSR (1939).

Real Name

    • Николай Константинович Печковский = Nikolai Konstantinovich Pechkovsky

Name Vars

  • Н. К. Печковский
  • Н.К.Печковский
  • Николай Печковский
  • Печковский
  • Печковский Н. К.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *НКПечковский* by Н.К.Печковский is a hidden gem from the USSR in 1965. It’s packed with powerful tenor vocals and features iconic opera pieces like "Ария Германа" from *The Queen of Spades* and "Ария Отелло" from *Otello*. What makes it special? It’s not just an album—it’s a time capsule of Romantic-era opera, brought to life by one of the Soviet Union’s finest voices. And get this: it was released under the legendary label *Мелодия*, which was basically the heart of Soviet music. If you’re into opera, this one’s a must-hear.