ARKHANGELSKY, Alexander (1846-1924); RUS [all files] Praise Ye the Name of the Lord [1:48 · 1.6M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor The Terrific Day [6:16 · 5.7M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor BALAKIREV, Mily (1837-1910); RUS [all files] 6 Anthems, for chorus (1890) 4.Svïshe prorotsï (From Heaven the Prophets) [2:53 · 2.6M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor BRUCH, Max (1838-1920); DEU [all files] Kol Nidrei, for cello and orchestra, Op.47 [12:55 · 11.8M] M.Fliderman, Cello Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor CHESNOKOV, Pavel Grigoryevich (1877-1944); RUS [all files] Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant (Nunc dimittis) [2:26 · 2.2M] G.Bezzubenkov, Vocal Soloist Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant (Nunc dimittis), Op.44 [3:03 · 2.8M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor Blessed is the Man [4:28 · 4.1M] G.Bezzubenkov, Vocal Soloist Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor The Eternal Council [3:16 · 3.0M] E.Rubin, Vocal Soloist Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor From My Youth Up [3:05 · 2.8M] G.Bezzubenkov, Vocal Soloist Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor Let my Prayer [6:28 · 5.9M] E.Rubin, Vocal Soloist Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor GAIVORONSKY, Vyacheslav [all files] DESIATNIKOV, Leonid NIKOLAYEV, Vladimir YUSUPOVA, Iraida (1962-); Tkm. T.P.O. Composer Tsar Demian (Portentous Operatic Performance) Read opera synopsis M.Petrenko, Tsar Demian L.Judina, Arthur (Demian's son, the Tsarevitch) E.Sommer, Venus S.Muravjov, Mars A.Gerassimova, Anika the Warrior O.Bezinskikh, Giant Knight V.Miller, Brambeus, Old Knight A.Manotskov, Grave Digger O.Dzussova, Malashka, his wife V.Ponomariova, Death and Angel A.Titov, Conductor Overture [2:21 · 2.2M] The Barker [1:37 · 1.5M] Demian's Accession to the Throne [3:49 · 3.5M] Call of the Pages 1 [1:15 · 1.1M] Appearance of Venus [5:01 · 4.6M] Presto [0:27 · 418k] The Warrior's Oath [2:44 · 2.5M] Tsarevich Arthur's Loyalty [3:52 · 3.5M] Sacrifice to the Gods-Idols [2:03 · 1.9M] Girls' Walk and Venus' Dance [3:34 · 3.3M] The Mission of the Giant Knight [3:04 · 2.8M] Presto II [0:20 · 315k] Tsarevich Arthur's Persistence with his Faith [5:25 · 5.0M] Call of Anika the Warrior [1:39 · 1.5M] The Giant Knight and Anika the Warrior Prepare for the Fight [1:57 · 1.8M] Battle of the Knights with the Soldiers [0:46 · 727k] Anika the Warrior's Victory Cry [0:20 · 311k] Soldier's Choir of Victory [0:31 · 484k] Death of the Giant Knight [2:47 · 2.6M] Venus Approaches. Mars Appears [6:35 · 6.0M] Call of the Pages 2 [1:02 · 968k] Presto III [0:04 · 66k] Tsarevich Arthur's Conviction [2:41 · 2.5M] Appearance of the Old Knight Brambeus [3:07 · 2.9M] Tsarevich Arthur's Farewell [3:05 · 2.8M] Execution of Tsarevich Arthur [1:24 · 1.3M] Appearance of the Grave Digger and his wife, Malashka [4:00 · 3.7M] Tsar Demian's Repentance [5:10 · 4.7M] Tsar Demian's Death [2:50 · 2.6M] Appearance of the Angel [0:50 · 776k] Resurrection of Tsarevich Arthur [1:57 · 1.8M] Demian's Abdication [1:12 · 1.1M] Enormous Feast [2:31 · 2.3M] GNESSIN, Mikhail [all files] Jewish Orchestra at the Town Bailiff's (Grotesque), Op.41 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Greeting. Fantasy [5:02 · 4.6M] Polka [0:37 · 574k] Romance [1:39 · 1.5M] Waltz [1:12 · 1.1M] Gavotte [0:50 · 782k] Petits Pieds [0:51 · 798k] Gallop [2:40 · 2.4M] GRECHANINOV, Alexandr Tikhonovich (1864-1956); RUS [all files] Cherubic Song [4:30 · 4.1M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor Holy Communion Prayer [5:00 · 4.6M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor Inspire, O Lord (Concerto for Choir) [9:33 · 8.7M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor KASTALSKY, Alexandre (1926- ); RUS [all files] Ikos from Funeral Service [4:20 · 4.0M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor RACHMANINOV, Sergey Vasilyevich (1873-1943); RUS/USA [all files] Piano Concerto No.1 in F#-, Op.1 A.Orlovezki, Piano Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Vivace [13:31 · 12.4M] 2.Andante [5:57 · 5.4M] 3.Allegro vivace [8:09 · 7.5M] Piano Concerto No.2 in C-, Op.18 A.Orlovezki, Piano Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Moderato [12:52 · 11.8M] 2.Adagio sostenuto [13:45 · 12.6M] 3.Allegro scherzando [13:41 · 12.5M] The Isle of the Dead, Op.29 (Symphonic Poem) [20:43 · 19.0M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Symphonic Dances, Op.45 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Non allegro [11:42 · 10.7M] 2.Andante con moto (tempo di valse) [9:40 · 8.9M] 3.Lento assai [13:22 · 12.2M] SCHVEDOV, Konstantin (1886-1954); RUS [all files] Ektine of Fervent Supplication [2:23 · 2.2M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor O Joyful Light [3:11 · 2.9M] Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire Chorus of Leningrad A.Titov, Conductor TCHAIKOVSKY, Pyotr Ilich (1840-93); RUS [all files] Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb-, Op.23 V.Reznikovskaya, Piano Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso. Allegro con spirito [22:31 · 20.6M] 2.Andante simplice. Prestissimo. Tempo primo [8:35 · 7.9M] 3.Allegro con fuoco [7:17 · 6.7M] Symphony No.1 in G-, Op.13 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Allegro tranquillo ('Daydreams by a winter road') [10:55 · 10.0M] 2.Adagio cantabile ma non tanto ('Gloomy edge, foggy edge') [10:49 · 9.9M] 3.Scherzo: Allegro scherzando giocoso [7:37 · 7.0M] 4.Finale: Andante lugubre. Allegro maestoso [13:14 · 12.1M] Symphony No.2 in C-, Op.17 ("Little Russian") Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Andante sostenuto. Allegro vivo [11:34 · 10.6M] 2.Andante marciale quasi moderato [6:49 · 6.2M] 3.Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace [5:25 · 5.0M] 4.Finale: Moderato assai. Allegro vivo. [10:31 · 9.6M] Symphony No.3 in D, Op.29 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Introduzione ed Allegro. Moderato assai (tempo di marcia funebre). Allegro brillante. [13:45 · 12.6M] 2.Alla Tedesca. Allegro moderato e semplice [6:42 · 6.1M] 3.Andante. Andante elegiaco [10:11 · 9.3M] 4.Scherzo: Allegro vivo [6:20 · 5.8M] 5.Finale: Allegro con fuoco (tempo di polacca) [9:49 · 9.0M] Symphony No.5 in E-, Op.64 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Andante. Allegro con anima [14:37 · 13.4M] 2.Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza. Moderato con anima [12:46 · 11.7M] 3.Valse:Allegro moderato [5:44 · 5.2M] 4.Finale:Andante maestoso. Allegro vivace [12:02 · 11.0M] Symphony No.6 in B-, 'Pathétique', Op.74 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Adagio. Allegro non troppo [17:33 · 16.1M] 2.Allegro con grazia [7:05 · 6.5M] 3.Allegro molto vivace [8:43 · 8.0M] 4.Finale:Adagio lamentoso [10:27 · 9.6M] Manfred Symphony in B-, Op.58 Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor 1.Lento lugubre [16:40 · 15.3M] 2.Vivace con spirito [8:58 · 8.2M] 3.Andante con moto [12:08 · 11.1M] 4.Allegro con fuoco [19:08 · 17.5M] Festival Coronation March in D (1883) [5:43 · 5.2M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Eugene Onegin (lyric opera, 1878) Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Act II:Waltz [7:56 · 7.3M] Act III:Polonaise [4:41 · 4.3M] Fatum (Fate) in C-, Op.77 (symphonic poem) [19:25 · 17.8M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Italian Capriccio, Op.45 [15:15 · 14.0M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Marche Slave, Op.31 [8:37 · 7.9M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor Voyevoda, Op.78 [12:15 · 11.2M] Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia A.Titov, Conductor

Alexander Titov

Alexander Titov was born in St. Petersburg (Leningrad) in 1954. He graduated from the Leningrad State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, where he concentrated on three distinct fields: choral conducting (class of Professor A.V.Mikhailov, 1976), piano (class of Professor V.V.Gentsler, 1976), and operatic-symphonic conducting (class of Professor I.A.Musin, 1981). In 1981 he assumed the post of lecturer in opera and symphonic conducting at the St. Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory.

Maestro Titov began his career as assistant to conductors Gennady Rozhdestvensky and Mstislav Rostropovich, and has since become one of Russia's leading conductors. He is a regular guest-conductor of the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra (since 1991), the Scottish BBC Orchestra (since 1993), and the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra (since 2002). As principal conductor, he leads several top orchestral ensembles in St. Petersburg - including the Symphony Orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the St. Petersburg Festival Orchestra, the St. Petersburg New Classical Orchestra, the St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra "Canon," and the St. Petersburg Conservatory Chamber Orchestra. In all, Maestro Titov has recorded over 70 CDs, with a huge and diverse canon drawn from the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods. Among his many awards include first prize at the International Min-On Competition (Tokyo, 1988), and two distinguished theater awards - the Golden Sofit (St. Petersburg, 2001-02) and Golden Mask (St. Petersburg, 2001). He has toured widely, including in the US, Japan, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Columbia, Latvia, Portugal, and Spain.

Not surprisingly, Maestro Titov has placed particular emphasis on the symphonic, operatic, and ballet repertoires of Russian composers - including Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Schnittke. This interest extends to works of contemporary Russian composers, as seen here at the Classical Archives in the fascinating composite opera Tsar Demain - featuring the music of no less than seven composers (V.Gaivoronsky, L.Desiatnikov, V.Nikolayev, I.Yusupova, P.Pospelov, R.Ruditsa, and D.Riabstev). We are delighted to feature a selection of this gifted and prolific conductor.

Reviews

      "The Kirov orchestra conducted by Alexander Titov played Prokofiev's score magnificently."

Ballet Magazine (U.K.)

Alexander Titov email: titov@mail.wplus.net