Anna Netrebko, Dmitri Hvorostovsky - Moscow Nights (Подмосковные вечера) (2013)

"Moscow Nights" (Russian: Подмосковные вечера, tr. Podmoskovnie vechera) is a Russian song, one of those best known outside its homeland.

The song was originally created as "Leningradskie Vechera" ("Leningrad Nights") by composer Vasily Solovyov-Sedoi and poet Mikhail Matusovsky in 1955 (when both had well-established careers), but at the request of the Soviet Ministry of Culture, the "Подмосковные вечера" (transliterated as "Podmoskovnye Vechera"; more or less "Evenings in the Moscow Suburb") version was prepared, with corresponding changes to the lyrics.

In 1956, Podmoskovnye Vechera was recorded by Vladimir Troshin, a young actor of the Moscow Art Theatre, for a documentary about the athletic competition Spartakiad of the Peoples of the RSFSR, for a scene where the participants rest in Podmoskovye, the Moscow suburbs. It went little noticed in the context of the film, but gained considerably popularity thanks to radio broadcasts.

In 1957, the song won both the international song contest and the first prize at the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students held in Moscow, quite to the surprise of its creators. The song spread around the world, achieving particular popularity in mainland China; Van Cliburn's 1958 piano performance of the tune contributed to this international spread.

This video was recorded live in 2013 in the Red Square concert in Moscow.

[ruthtallmer]

THIS is what Russia is to ME not horrible Invasions, but beautiful music, singers, dancers, writers, vodka, caviar, and dumplings...That SOUL...I miss you, Siberian Tiger.

[muttpuppymurphy]

This makes me cry every time i hear it. Beautiful! This is Russia not what you hear on the news!

[olgarostova]

Как прекрасен голос Хворостовского, как прекрасна русская песня, царствие небесное великому артисту

[tatianaschoenfield]

Beautiful. I saw him live in 2016. I get the chills listening.

[bieynqi]

This is coulture! Not dirty and not polite dancing and behavior on the scene! Russians are the best artists in the world!!!❤

[Giovanna-ettq]

dmitri la musica russa entra nel cuore!!

[patriziainnocenti]

Io sono vicina al popolo russo che ha sempre sofferto con grande dignità e coraggio prego per la pace una pace che non umili e che sia giusta

[Holger-trdr]

Einfach nur wunderschön. Die russische Seele wird in dieser Interpretation sowas von realistisch und lebendig.

[oliverhelbing]

Russian Magic. The kind of magic anybody in the world can understand.

[fares]

I love Russia, Russian culture and people.

[daviddturner]

A terrible loss to the world. Such a talented, fabulous baritone I feel for the Russian people with his loss. Through the centuries, Russia has produced the world’s greatest composers, instrumentalist, singers and dancers. I love Russia and it’s contribution to the arts. American pop and rap people stay out of Russia, lest you destroy there great culture. David. San Diego

[haraldteufl]

Einfach nur wunderschön!!! Danke, dass wir dich erleben durften, Dmitri! RIP! Harald Teufl

[ellastarrrst]

Beautiful Orchestral accompanent, audience and Soloists! Long live Russia!!

[justanotherhuman]

This is the definition of a man, in all its glory.

[corneliamcnaughton]

Eines meiner lieblingslieder seit meiner kindheit. Bekomme immer eine gänsehaut wenn ich es höre und ich werde melancholisch. Weis auch nicht wieso.🙄

[albinavavrincova]

The way ladies smile at them (him 😊). Dima was one gorgeous man and excellent singer. We miss you, greetings from Czechia ❤

[hookeengyik]

Thks for the Moscow Orchestra best music....

[keijinakamura]

The best duet for me, always. Dima is forever and never dies in my mind, and I pray happy days for Anna whose Moscow Olympic song was
fantastic.

[talondavid]

Im an indigenous Ojibway male in Canada, love this song and seeing the Russian crowd in attendance looking so happy

[brillianttec]

Love, love, love Russian culture. Thank you for giving us so much talent and so much inspiration.