Wholesale IVAN REBROFF – To the Sound of the Balalaikas – Double album CBS – Balaika Troika Ensemble

There are voices that cross borders without a passport. Ivan Rebroff's is one of them. Born Hans-Rolf Rippert in Berlin in 1931, Ivan Rebroff built an entirely Russian artistic identity, to the point of becoming one of the most recognizable figures of the Slavic repertoire in Western Europe. His voice, with an exceptional range of four and a half octaves, moves from deep bass to falsetto highs with disconcerting ease. This double album, recorded with the Balalaika Troika Ensemble, gathers twenty pieces from the Russian and Slavic repertoire. "Plain, My Plain", "The Volga Boatmen", "The Nightingale", "Lara's Song", "Dark Eyes", "Troika", "Suliko", "Song of the Volga." Pieces you think you know, which Rebroff delivers with a warmth and conviction that make them feel new. The gatefold sleeve opens onto a large black-and-white photograph of the artist in traditional Russian costume, accompanied by a greyhound. The bright yellow back, with the complete track list, is immediately recognizable. CBS stereo edition, reference CBS 88165. Double album in very good condition.