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Фёдор Шаляпин

Фёдор Шаляпин

Musician · Russia · 1873–1938

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Chaliapin was honored as a Commander of the Legion of Honour for his artistic achievements.

He was named People's Artist of the RSFSR, a prestigious title in recognition of his talent and contributions to Russian culture.

He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the arts.

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Biography

Early Life

Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was born on February 1, 1873, in Kazan, Russia, into a peasant family. His early years were marked by modest means, as his father worked as a clerk in the local district council. Chaliapin was baptized the day after his birth at the Epiphany Cathedral, and his family later moved to a small house in the village of Ametyevo. Despite their financial struggles, Chaliapin's passion for music began to flourish during his childhood.

Career

Chaliapin's vocal journey commenced under the tutelage of Dmitri Usatov, leading him to debut at the Imperial Opera in Saint Petersburg in 1894. His career took off at the Mamontov Private Opera, where he gained acclaim for his portrayal of Mephistopheles in Gounod's "Faust." This success paved the way for his engagement with the Bolshoi Theatre, where he performed regularly until 1914. Chaliapin became renowned for his naturalistic acting style, significantly influencing the operatic tradition. His signature role was Boris Godunov, which he recorded and performed internationally, including a celebrated appearance in London in 1931.

Personal Life

Chaliapin was married twice, first to Italian ballerina Iola Tornaghi, with whom he had six children. His personal life was complex, as he also lived with Marina Petsold, with whom he had three daughters. Despite the challenges posed by the Russian Revolution, Chaliapin continued to thrive artistically, eventually settling in Paris, where he became a prominent figure in the émigré community. He remained dedicated to his craft until his death in 1938, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest basses in opera history.

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Искусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Сцены и арии из оперИскусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Сцены и арии из опер2013
  1. 1.Иван Сусанин, 4 д.: Ария Сусанина4:41
  2. 2.Руслан и Людмила, 2 д.: Рондо Фарлафа3:05
  3. 3.Русалка, 1 д.: Ария Мельника3:59
  4. 4.Русалка, 3 д.: Сцена Мельника и Князя9:14
  5. 5.Князь Игорь, 2 д.: Ария Игоря4:34
  6. 6.Князь Игорь, 1 д.: Речитатив и песня Вл. Галицкого3:34
  7. 7.Князь Игорь, 2 д.: Ария Кончака4:50
  8. 8.Садко, 4 к.: Песня Варяжского гостя3:40
  9. 9.Борис Годунов, 1 д.: Монолог Пимена4:38
  10. 10.Борис Годунов, 1 д.: Песня Варлаама2:29
  11. 11.Борис Годунов, пролог: Монолог Бориса4:25
  12. 12.Борис Годунов, 2 д.: Монолог Бориса8:18
  13. 13.Борис Годунов, 2 д.: Сцена Бориса4:01
  14. 14.Борис Годунов, 4 д.: Прощание с сыном и смерть Бориса8:51
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Искусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Песни и романсы часть 1Искусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Песни и романсы часть 12012
  1. 1.Ныне отпущаеши3:03
  2. 2.Покаяния отверзи ми двери4:21
  3. 3.Верую4:09
  4. 4.Сугубая ектения3:51
  5. 5.Сомнение4:37
  6. 6.Ночной смотр4:03
  7. 7.Старый капрал4:34
  8. 8.Песня о блохе2:53
  9. 9.Трепак4:24
  10. 10.Не белят Маше3:39
  11. 11.Прощай, радость3:56
  12. 12.Ноченька5:01
  13. 13.Ты взойди, солнце красное3:30
  14. 14.Легенда о двенадцати разбойниках3:55
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Искусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Песни и романсы часть 2Искусство Фёдора Шаляпина: Песни и романсы часть 22012
  1. 1.Эх ты, Ванька3:09
  2. 2.Дубинушка3:32
  3. 3.Эй, ухнем3:32
  4. 4.Степан Разин («Из-за острова на стрежень»)4:05
  5. 5.Вдоль по Питерской2:04
  6. 6.Очи черные3:32
  7. 7.Последний рейс3:33
  8. 8.О, если б мог выразить в звуке2:30
  9. 9.Как король шел на войну3:58
  10. 10.Она хохотала3:42
  11. 11.Песня убогого странника, соч. 12 (из поэмы «Коробейники»)3:34
  12. 12.Пророк, соч. 49 № 24:25
  13. 13.Соловей, соч. 60 № 43:30
  14. 14.Благословляю вас, леса, соч. 47 № 53:08
  15. 15.Узник, соч. 48 № 62:58
  16. 16.Персидская песня («Клубится волною»), соч. 34 № 94:44
  17. 17.Двойник, № 3 из цикла «Лебединая песня»4:06
  18. 18.Элегия4:12
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Anthology of Russian Romance: Basses in the Russian Vocal Tradition Vol. 1Anthology of Russian Romance: Basses in the Russian Vocal Tradition Vol. 12008

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Russian Sacred Hymns, Folk Songs, and RomancesRussian Sacred Hymns, Folk Songs, and Romances2005
  1. 1.Сугубая Ектения - Ektenia3:49
  2. 2.Покаяния Отверзи Ми Двери - Otworz Mi Pokuty Drzwi4:19
  3. 3.Ныне Отпущаеши - Teraz, o Władco, Pozwol Odejść3:00
  4. 4.Верую - Wierzę4:07
  5. 5.Жило Двенадцать Разбойников3:57
  6. 6.Вниз По Матушке По Волге3:23
  7. 7.Из-За Острова4:00
  8. 8.Ты Взойди, Взойди3:28
  9. 9.Эй, Ухнем3:25
  10. 10.Ноченька4:59
  11. 11.Дубинушка3:26
  12. 12.Эх Ты, Ванька3:02
  13. 13.Прощай, Радость3:56
  14. 14.Не Велят Маше3:37
  15. 15.Пророк4:19
  16. 16.Блоха3:02
  17. 17.Ночной Смотр4:01
  18. 18.Старый Капрал4:32
  19. 19.Странник3:31
  20. 20.Сомнение4:59
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Федор Шаляпин – Grand CollectionФедор Шаляпин – Grand Collection2004
  1. 1.Уймитесь, волнения, страсти4:33
  2. 2.Элегия4:15
  3. 3.Прощай, радость - жизнь моя3:54
  4. 4.Очи черные3:32
  5. 5.Блоха2:55
  6. 6.Эй, ухнем!3:15
  7. 7.Узник2:53
  8. 8.Дубинушка3:26
  9. 9.Солнце всходит и заходит3:25
  10. 10.Вдоль по Питерской1:58
  11. 11.Песнь убогого странника3:30
  12. 12.Она хохотала3:36
  13. 13.Сказание о двенадцати разбойниках3:57
  14. 14.Из-за острова на стяжень4:00
  15. 15.Ночной смотр4:03
  16. 16.Старый капрал4:34
  17. 17.Два гренадера3:05
  18. 18.Пророк4:20
  19. 19.Вниз по матушке, по Волге3:23
  20. 20.Клубится волной4:38
  21. 21.Болеро2:19
  22. 22.Слава тебе, Господи!4:14
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A Vocal PortraitA Vocal Portrait2002
  1. 1.Don Giovanni: “Madamina, il catalogo è questo”5:33
  2. 2.Norma: “Ite sul colle, o druidi”4:15
  3. 3.Lucrezia Borgia: “Vieni, la mia vendetta”3:44
  4. 4.Roberto il diavolo: “Le rovine” … “Suore che riposate”4:08
  5. 5.Ernani: “Che mai vegg’io!” … “Infelice”4:06
  6. 6.Don Carlos: “Dormirò sol”4:18
  7. 7.La bohème: “Vecchia zimarra”3:01
  8. 8.Lakmé : « Lakmé, ton doux regard »3:31
  9. 9.The Demon: “Do Not Weep, Child”3:01
  10. 10.The Demon: “On the Ocean of the Air”4:13
  11. 11.Prince Igor: “Have You Enjoyed Yourself, Prince?” … “I Can’t Conceal” (Galitzky’s Song)4:03
  12. 12.Prince Igor: “Are You Well, Prince?” (Khan Konchak’s Aria)4:40
  13. 13.Prince Igor: “Neither Sleep Nor Rest” (Igor’s Aria)4:31
  14. 14.The Song of the Flea3:22
  15. 15.Elegy2:14
  16. 16.The Nightingale3:44
  17. 17.When Yesterday We Met, op. 26, no. 132:54
  18. 18.Chanson bachique, op. 27, no. 13:45
  19. 19.Sapphische Ode, op. 94, no. 43:14
  20. 20.Abschied, op. 4, no. 31:34
  21. 21.Stambogsrim, op. 25, no. 31:43
  22. 22.Maschenka (Folk‐Song)3:48
  23. 23.Il barbiere di Siviglia: “La calunnia”4:38
  24. 24.La sonnambula: “Il mulino, il fonte” … “Vi ravviso”3:06
  25. 25.Faust : « Un rat, plus poltron » … « Le veau d’or est toujours debout »3:33
  26. 26.Faust : « Vous qui faites l’endormie »3:18
  27. 27.Mefistofele: “Ave signor!”4:03
  28. 28.Mefistofele: “Son lo spirito”3:14
  29. 29.Don Quichotte : « Oh, mon maître » … « Oui ! Je fus le chef »8:57
  30. 30.Ruslan & Ludmila: “O Joy!” … “The Hour of My Triumph” (Farlaf’s Rondo)3:03
  31. 31.Sadko: “Against The Cruel Crags” (Merchant’s Song)3:38
  32. 32.Boris Godunov: “In the Town of Kazan” (Varlaam’s Song)2:27
  33. 33.Boris Godunov: Boris’s Farewell And Death Scene12:11
  34. 34.Aleko: “All the Gypsy Camp Is Sleeping”4:49
  35. 35.Songs and Dances of Death: Trepak4:23
  36. 36.Persian Love Song, op. 34, no. 94:45
  37. 37.Down the Petersky (Folk‐Song)2:04
  38. 38.Black Eyes (Gypsy Folk‐Song)3:33
  39. 39.The Song of the Flea3:05
  40. 40.Song of the Volga Boatmen (Folk‐Song)3:28
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Feodor Chaliapin in Moussorgsky’s Boris GodounovFeodor Chaliapin in Moussorgsky’s Boris Godounov2002
  1. 1.Boris Godounov: Prologue: Prelude and Chorus4:55
  2. 2.Boris Godounov: Prologue: Pilgrim’s Chorus2:20
  3. 3.Boris Godounov: Prologue: Coronation4:00
  4. 4.Boris Godounov: Prologue: I Am Oppressed4:21
  5. 5.Boris Godounov: Act II. And Now My Son2:04
  6. 6.Boris Godounov: Act II. I Have Obtained the Highest Power7:30
  7. 7.Boris Godounov: Act II. Clock Scene2:38
  8. 8.Boris Godounov: Act III. Chorus & Polonaise3:36
  9. 9.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene I. Varlaam & Missail4:10
  10. 10.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene I. Dimitri: We, Dimitri…10:32
  11. 11.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Well, Shall We Vote?5:08
  12. 12.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Out! Out! (Choo!)3:54
  13. 13.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Pimen Narrative5:36
  14. 14.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Farewell3:14
  15. 15.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Prayer & Farewell3:02
  16. 16.Boris Godounov: Act IV, Scene II. Death of Boris5:13
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Caruso, Ruffo, Chaliapine chantent le répertoire françaisCaruso, Ruffo, Chaliapine chantent le répertoire français1998
  1. 1.Le Cid: "O Souverain, O Juge"4:09
  2. 2.Faust: Le Veau d'or3:30
  3. 3.Hamlet: "O Vin dissipe la tristesse"3:21
  4. 4.La Reine de Saba: "Inspirez-moi, race divine"4:28
  5. 5.Thais: "Voila donc la terrible cité"2:56
  6. 6.Don Quichotte: La Mort de Don Quichotte8:50
  7. 7.Faust: Cavatine "Salut, demeure chaste et pure"4:09
  8. 8.Le Credo du paysan2:40
  9. 9.Carmen: La fleur3:45
  10. 10.Faust: Sérénade de Méphisto3:14
  11. 11.Faust: "Avant de quitter ces lieux"3:52
  12. 12.Les Pêcheurs de perles: Cavatine "Je crois entendre encore"4:19
  13. 13.Lakmé: Stances3:29
  14. 14.Hosanna4:12
  15. 15.Patrie: "Pauvre martyr obscur"4:32
  16. 16.Le Crucifix3:42
  17. 17.Hamlet1:46
  18. 18.Because2:26
  19. 19.Dinorah: "Sei vendicata assai"4:05
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Songs and RomancesSongs and Romances1996
  1. 1.Tempest Rages4:16
  2. 2.Ah Thou Red Sun2:33
  3. 3.I Have Worn My Eyes Out1:04
  4. 4.Nochen'ka (The Sweet Night)3:51
  5. 5.From Under the Oak, From Under the Elm1:45
  6. 6.The Tale of Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich2:58
  7. 7.The Mother-in-Law Had Seven Sons-in-Law3:17
  8. 8.Oy, Uh Luhzi (On the Meadow)3:50
  9. 9.Oy, Zelenyj Dubyc" ("The Green Oak-Tree); Komarische (A Big Mosquito)3:10
  10. 10.A word of Farewell3:03
  11. 11.Song of the Needy Pilgrim3:29
  12. 12.Elegy2:10
  13. 13.Bacchanal song3:34
  14. 14.Oh, Could I in Song Tell My Sorrow2:24
  15. 15.When the King Went to War3:49
  16. 16.She Laughed3:36
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Feodor Chaliapin Sings Mefistofele, Faust, Boris GodunovFeodor Chaliapin Sings Mefistofele, Faust, Boris Godunov1995
  1. 1.Mefistofele: “Ave, Signore degli angeli e dei santi"7:23
  2. 2.Mefistofele: “Son io lo spirito che nega"3:10
  3. 3.Mefistofele: “Sabba, Sabba, Saboè!"2:57
  4. 4.Faust : « Rien ! En vain j’interroge »19:45
  5. 5.Faust : « Allons, amis, point de vaines larmes ! »3:31
  6. 6.Faust : « Nous nous retrouverons »4:39
  7. 7.Faust : « Il était temps »2:00
  8. 8.Faust : « Qu’attendez‐vous encore ? »4:11
  9. 9.Boris Godunov. “And you my son”8:12
  10. 10.Boris Godunov. “Ouf! I suffocate!” (Clock Scene)3:57
  11. 11.Boris Godunov. “Well, shall we vote”6:11
  12. 12.Boris Godunov. “Leave Us Alone” (Farewell and Death of Boris)12:01
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Feodor Chaliapin Live at Covent Garden & the Royal Albert HallFeodor Chaliapin Live at Covent Garden & the Royal Albert Hall1995
  1. 1.Mefistofele: “Ave, signore degli angeli e dei senti”
  2. 2.Mefistofele: “Ave signor!”
  3. 3.Mefistofele: “Salve regina!”
  4. 4.Mefistofele: “Odi la pia prece serene”
  5. 5.Mefistofele: “Son lo spirito che nega”
  6. 6.Mefistofele: “Rida e fuga infernale”
  7. 7.Faust : « Rien! En vain j’interroge »
  8. 8.Faust : « Ah ! Paresseuse fille »
  9. 9.Faust : « Mais, ce Dieu que peut‐il pour moi ? »
  10. 10.Faust : « À moi les plaisirs »
  11. 11.Faust : « Ô merveille ! »
  12. 12.Faust : « Allons, amis » … « Le veau d’or »
  13. 13.Faust : « Nous nous retrouverons » … « Ainsi que la brise »
  14. 14.Faust : « Salut, demeure chaste et pure »
  15. 15.Faust : « Il était temps »
  16. 16.Faust : « Qu’attendez‐vous » … « Vous qui faites l’endormie »
  17. 17.Boris Godunov: “Glory to Tsar Boris!”
  18. 18.Boris Godunov: “And You, My Son”… “I Have Attained the Highest Power”
  19. 19.Boris Godunov: “Heavy Is the Hand of Retribution”
  20. 20.Boris Godunov: “I Am Suffocating!”
  21. 21.Boris Godunov: “Come Let Us Vote”
  22. 22.Boris Godunov: “It Is a Pity Shuisky Is Absent”
  23. 23.Boris Godunov: “I Have Called You, Boyards”
  24. 24.Boris Godunov: “Leave Us” … “Farewell, My Son”
  25. 25.Boris Godunov: “Lord God, Look Down”
  26. 26.Boris Godunov: “Weep, Weep, Ye People”
  27. 27.Boris Godunov: “They All Say There Is No Truth on Earth”
  28. 28.Mozart and Salieri: “With Earnest, Sternuous Constancy“
  29. 29.Mozart and Salieri: “Like a Certain Cherub He Has Brought Us Heavenly Songs”
  30. 30.Mozart and Salieri: “You Will Sleep Forever, Mozart!”
  31. 31.The Sierra Nevada Is Covered With Fog
  32. 32.The Sierra Nevada Is Calling
  33. 33.La Sierra Nevada m’appelle
  34. 34.Chanson du départ: “This Castle Is New”
  35. 35.Chanson du départ : « Ce chateau neuf »
  36. 36.Chanson du duc: “This Song I Sing”
  37. 37.Chanson du duc : « Je vais chanter ici »
  38. 38.Chanson de la mort de Don Quichotte: “Do Not Weep, Sancho”
  39. 39.Chanson de la mort de Don Quichotte : « Ne pleure pas, Sancho »
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Down the Petersky / DubinushkaDown the Petersky / Dubinushka1925

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Order of noble Bukhara
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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People's Artist of the RSFSR
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RU

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Born

1873-02-01

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Died

1938-04-12

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Instruments

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Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Fedor Schaljapin, Fedor Shalapin, Feodor Chaliapin, Fiódor Chaliapin, Fjodor Iwanowitsch Schaljapin, Fjodor Schaljapin

Disambiguation

operatic bass

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0000000354558635

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Russian opera singer and actor (1873-1938)

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Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was a Russian opera singer. Possessing a deep and expressive bass voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited with establishing the tradition of naturalistic acting in his chosen art form.

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