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A Christmas song written in a style of Russian folk songs for the theatre performance 'The Christmas Eve' based on the writings of Nikolai Gogol. Music & vocals: Tatiana Lina
world music poetry musical theatre music
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Composer, singer, actress
Russian born, I am a professional actress, a singer and a composer. I live in Amsterdam since 1992. I write music for theatre shows and films. Quite a few of the performances with my music were produced in Russia and in Europe. I also write vocal arrangements of the world music for my a capella quartet Rusalki, where I am also a singer. (www.rusalkiquartet.nl)
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Genre
World • Traditional European
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Peak #86
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Text: traditional; Music: Tatiana Lina
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TLina1999
Uploaded
May 11, 2007
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MP3 2.7 MB • 128 kbps • 2:54
Story behind the song
A group of village people goes around singing and collecting sweets during the Christmas Carnival Eve. The text is an extract of the old Russian Christmas ritual. Premire: Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg 1999
Lyrics
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KE Peace (USA)
Nov 28, 2007
Beautiful harmonies and good production! Best of luck in the contest! Karen
SteveBelong
Nov 27, 2007
This is an excellent song, I thoroughly enjoyed listening; the vocals are beautifully done.
studio48 (puck darlington)
Nov 27, 2007
Veel geluk met je liedje hoop dat je in de prijzen valt..ik neem aan dat je geen tijd hebt om naar mijn liedje te gaan luisteren..maar dat is oke..groeten Puck