Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the finest singers we have, whether in opera, in song, or in oratorio. (Instead of oratorio, I should say Russian liturgical music – that is one of his real strengths.) We even hear Mr. Hvorostovsky in Italian popular songs. They’re not especially Italian, but they’re enjoyable.
Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Photo: Pavel Antonov)
Enchanted Evenings
BY JAY NORDLINGER [NY Sun, 21 Mar 05]
Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the finest singers we have, whether in opera, in song, or in oratorio. (Instead of oratorio, I should say Russian liturgical music - that is one of his real strengths.) We even hear Mr. Hvorostovsky in Italian popular songs. They're not especially Italian, but they're enjoyable.
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