Elena Obraztsova

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Elena Vasiliyevna Obraztsova (Russian: Елена Васильевна Образцова) (born July 7, 1939 in Leningrad, Soviet Union; died Germany, 12 January 2015) is a Russian mezzo-soprano, widely recognised as one of the greatest opera singers of all time, thanks to her outstanding stage presence and the vocal abilities. As a child Obraztsova lived in Leningrad through the long siege (August 1941-January 1943) during World War II. In 1954-1957 Obraztsova studied in Taganrog's musical school named after Tchaikovsky and frequently participated in concerts onstage of Taganrog Theatre. In 1957-1958 Obraztsova studied in Rostov on Don's music school. In August 1958 Yelena Obraztsova passed the examinations and became a student at the Leningrad Conservatory. In 1963 she was invited to perform in a Bolshoi Theater production of Boris Godunov in Moscow. Her introduction to the opera houses of Europe and the world was a recital in the Salle Pleyel in Paris. She has played many roles throughout her career, including performances under the baton of such leading conductors as Claudio Abbado and Herbert von Karajan. In December 1977 she opened the 200th opera season in La Scala singing Don Carlos's Eboli with Abbado as conductor. In 1978 she played the title role of Carmen opposite Plácido Domingo in Franco Zeffirelli's television production of the opera. She also appeared as Santuzza in Zeffirelli's film version of Cavalleria rusticana in 1982. On 27 December 1990 she was awarded the title of the Hero o

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Prokofiev : Alexander Nevsky, Scythian Suite...

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Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky; Scythian Suite; Lieutenant Kijé

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Елена Образцова. Арии из опер

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Aida

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100 Best Film Classics

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Russian Vocal School: Elena Obraztsova

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Tchaikovsky, P.I.: The Queen of Spades [Opera]

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Verdi: Opera Highlights

Massenet: Werther

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Romances and Songs

Russian Vocal School. Elena Obraztsova (CD1)

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