LP record set (2 discs) — Adolphe Adam, Giselle (Жизель), Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, cond. Algis Žiuraitis (Melodiya СМ 03231-4)

Audio Recording

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Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

LP record set (2 discs) — Adolphe Adam, Giselle (Жизель), Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, cond. Algis Žiuraitis (Melodiya СМ 03231-4)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.199

Description

A boxed/double 12-inch (33⅓ rpm) stereo LP set of the complete ballet, with bilingual (Russian/English) printed paperboard covers. • Front cover: a decorative two-color design (pale blue on black) of scrolling wrought-iron grillework, beneath a bordered title block giving composer, title, and performers in Russian and English; Melodiya logo at upper right. • Inner/back panels: full track listings for both acts — one panel in Russian, one in English (“Bolshoi Theatre Version”) — with orchestra, soloists, conductor, and recording-engineer credits; a further panel carries the Melodiya logo and the set’s catalog/format line. • Disc (one shown): black vinyl with the blue Melodiya stereo label The vinyl includes the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra's performance of the ballet "Giselle," a story of love, death, and loss. Act One commences with the Entrance of Albert, a nobleman who disguises himself as a peasant to win over the heart of the young and beautiful Giselle. However, Albert's deceit causes Giselle to die of heartbreak at the end of Act One. Act Two features Giselle's interaction with the Wilis, spirits of women betrayed by their lovers. Despite Albert's betrayal, Giselle saves him from the Wilis' vengeance, allowing her to rest in peace. The Overture through the Waltz and Dance of Giselle and Albert are on Side 1; the rest of Act One is on Side 2; Myrtha's entrance and Scene through the Entrance and Scene of Albert are on Side 3; the rest of Act Two is on Side 4.

Audio Format

33 RPM Record

Recording Type

Instrumental

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection, Leopoldo Arús Gálvez collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Album Detail

Contributors

Contributor

Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

Role

Performer

Contributor

Algis Ziuraitis

Role

Conductor

Contributor

Adolphe Charles Adam

Role

Composer

Contributor

E. Ainhorn

Role

Harpist

Contributor

V. Elston

Role

Oboist

Contributor

L. Zaks

Role

Violinist

Contributor

P. Tarasevich

Role

Violinist

Contributor

N. Sibor

Role

Violinist

Contributor

B. Leitman

Role

Violinist

Contributor

Yu. Krivov

Role

English Horn

Contributor

G. Nosenko

Role

English Horn

Contributor

R. Vladimirov

Role

Flautist

Contributor

P. Saveliev

Role

Flautist

Contributor

Aleksandr Sheidin

Role

Viola

Contributor

Georgi Braginsky

Role

Recording Engineer

Record Label

Melodiya

Musical Genre

Ballet

Release Date

1981

Place Recorded

Country

U.S.S.R.

Region

Eastern Europe

Continent

Europe

Liner Notes

Track listing (English, as printed): Overture. Act I — Entrance of Albert (No. 2); Entrance of Giselle (No. 3); Pas de deux of Giselle and Albert [Adagio / Albert's Variation / Giselle's Variation / Coda]; Waltz and Dance of Giselle and Albert (Nos. 4, 4 bis, 5); Arrival of Albert's father after hunting and Scene (No. 5 bis); Giselle's Variation (No. 7 bis); Pas de deux and dances of Giselle's friends (No. 7); Mad scene (Finale of Act I, No. 8 bis). Act II — Myrtha's entrance and Scene (No. 10) [Entrance / Variations 1–3 / Scene of the Wilis]; Entrance and Scene of Giselle (No. 11); Entrance and Scene of Albert (No. 13); Dances of the Wilis (No. 14); Pas de deux of Giselle and Albert (No. 15) [Adagio / Albert's Variation / Giselle's Variation / Coda]; Finale (No. 16). (The same listing appears in Russian on the facing panel.)

Album Artwork Description

The front cover illustration consists of a spiraled line design reminiscent of a wrought-iron gate with tree branches in the background.

Notes

Maker: Melodiya (Мелодия — Всесоюзная фирма грампластинок), the USSR state record firm under the Ministry of Culture; recorded by the All-Union Recording Studio (Всесоюзная студия грамзаписи). Performers: Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra (USSR); conductor Algis Žiuraitis; recording engineer Georgi Braginsky. Composer: Adolphe Charles Adam (1803–1856).

Track Details

Title

Overture

Title

Act One: Entrance of Albert (No. 2)

Title

Entrance of Giselle (No. 3)

Title

Pas de deux of Giselle and Albert (from No. 3)

Title

Waltz and Dance of Giselle and Albert (No. 4, 4 bis, 5)

Title

Arrival of Albert's father after hunting and Scene (No. 5 bis)

Title

Giselle's Variation (No. 7 bis)

Title

Pas de deux and dances of Giselle's Friends (from No. 7)

Title

Mad Scene (Finale of Act One, No. 8 bis)

Title

Act Two: Myrtha's entrance and Scene (No. 10)

Title

Entrance and Scene of Giselle (No. 11)

Title

Entrance and Scene of Albert (No. 13)

Title

Dances of the Wilis (no. 14)

Title

Pas de deux of Giselle and Albert (No. 15)

Title

Finale (No. 16)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

31 x 31 cm

Parts

vinyl cover, plastic sleeves, two vinyls

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Leopoldo Arús Gálvez

Notes

owner

Person or Organization

Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

Notes

artists

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

acquisition, use

Place

Country

U.S.S.R.

Region

Eastern Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

production

Web Links and URLs

https://www.discogs.com/release/4985579-Adolphe-C-Adam-Bolshoi-Theatre-Orchestra-Algis-%C5%BDi%C5%ABraitis-%D0%96%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giselle

Research Notes

Notes

The "ТУ 43.10.1-74" mark is a Soviet manufacturing-standard reference dated 1974, giving a firm earliest-possible date; combined with the "СМ" stereo catalog series this points to a mid-1970s pressing. A precise year would require matching the specific СМ 03231-4 issue in a dated Melodiya catalog or discography.

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

May 27, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 14, 2026