Vo Kuznitse
| "Во кузнице" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| English title | In the Smithy |
"Vo Kuznitse" (Russian: Во кузнице, lit. In the Smithy) is a popular Russian folk song.[2][3]
The song has been performed by many famous singers, e.g. by Lidia Ruslanova[4][5] or by Leonid Smetannikov.[6]
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Synopsis
The young blacksmiths working in their forge try to attract attention of a young woman named Dunya. They ask her to go with them into a forest, promising to make a new dress for her.
Commentary
Historical background
According to some authors, the song could be heard during traditional Russian marriage celebrations. Nevertheless, either it was never regarded as a wedding song, or it eventually lost its ceremonial meaning.[7][8][9][10]
The song became extremely popular in the Russian Empire,[3] as well as in different parts of the Soviet Union.[7][11][12]
Genre characteristics
Few sources consider song as a plyasovaya[7][12][13] or a shutochnaya.[11][14] It is mentioned as a khorovodnaya in various works on Russian musical folklore.[9][15][16]
Settings
Many composers (including Yuri Shaporin,[17] Anatoly Alexandrov,[18] Serge Jaroff[19]) arranged the song. In 1951 Nikolay Chaykin wrote his Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra No. 1; the final part of this composition contains a theme based on the melody of Vo Kuznitse.[20][21]
References
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- ↑ Vo Kuznitse by the Don Cossack Choir of Serge Jaroff.
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External links
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- Vo Kuznitse by Lidia Ruslanova (Moscow, 1939).
- Nikolay Chaykin's Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra No. 1 (3rd part).
