5/5 hvorostovsky does it again
  by coldwarm (netherlands)
This is the latest installment of the succesfull Hvorostovsky/Orbelian collaboration. In "I met you my love" the spotlight was on the socalled Russian Romances, russian art songs of the 19e century. Then came " Where are you my brothers" a collection of Russian war songs. This title contains a collection of the best post war(50s&60s) songs. If you love melodious songs in minor key this is it.The selection is quiet varied and everybody will have his or her own favourites. For me there was'nt a redundant song. The singing is as always faultless and inspired, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra plays topnotch and the arrangments by Evgeny Stesyuk are as always beautifull. But be warned this cd can have a depressing effect because besides being beautifull this music is also mostly very moving. Buy if you love russian music and good musicianship you can't go wrong with this one.

5/5 Hvorostovsky...........again, magic
  by J. Glass
Moscow Nights - This collection is emotionally draining, sad; the minor keys, the great poets and composers, an era unexpressed to Americans. It is a revelation, tended by one of the most beautiful of Russian voices. Listen to it in pieces, in a quiet space, and ponder. Dmitri commands an opera stage - two visits to Queen of Spades at the Met- can lead to no other conclusion. However, it is his quiet recollections of Russian folk music, Russian sacred music, and Soviet music that arouses his greatest talents. This is a recording to be treasured.

5/5 JUST PERFECTION!!
  by operamaryc (DIAMOND BAR, CA United States)
I have all of Dmitri's recordings and this is my favorite due to the quality of the songs, Dmitri's mastery of all of them and the really lush orchestrations. All of the songs are just gorgeous and his voice so beautiful that I listen to this all day at work on my portable CD player. I recently saw him in concert and purchased the DVD of the "War Songs" which were featured in the second half of his concert. Of course, I recommend the CD and the DVD as really stunning. However, if I could only listen to one of his CD's, this is my favorite. As a former singer who trained for 15 years, I can tell you that Dmitri's vocal technique is perfect, just perfect! The voice comes from heaven! Don't wait to get this one!

5/5 Jill in NH
  by J. Langley (NH USA)
I bought this CD for my mother for Christmas since she is Russian and knows all the old folk songs. She was absolutley delighted with it! The jacket insert had the lyrics printed in both English and Russian so she was able to refresh on her Russian as she doesn't get to use it much anymore. And of course, the music is glorious; what a voice. Siberian Tiger indeed!! A huge hit in this camp! Jill

5/5 Fantastic Baritone!
  by Lorraine P. Zigman (Vermont, USA)
Who does not know of Dmitri Hvorostovsky, the famous Siberian baritone from Russia? I happened upon an article about this "Siberian Tiger" as he is called in his country. This title is not without warrant. To his great credit when he competed in Wales in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the world in 1989 it was an awesome event. In what is called "The Battle of the Baritones" he competed against Bryn Terfel of Wales for the title, and WON. Dmitri has an incredible range and lung power with fantastic breath control. He is very expressive in his interpretation of what he is singing. His presentation is very sensitive and moving, from soft and tender to all out power. I also have DVD's of him in concert, and his facial expressions are also very sensitive, showing how deeply he feels the music and words. When he is singing he is "lost within the music", the sign of a serious singer. This CD will be treasured for years to come.