Olga Peretyatko

Russian Light
Russian opera arias
Olga Peretyatko s, Ural Philharmonic, Dimitri Liss
Sony 88985352232

There have been a number of recital discs dedicated to Russian repertoire in recent years, most memorably Aida Garifullina’s solo debut on Decca. Peretyatko’s Russian Light is a slightly different project however. Less of a hotchpotch, it focuses on a few composers, allowing for a more coherent picture of the artist. What is shared, however, is a pleasing idiomatic delivery that goes a long way with an offering such as this.

Peretyatko made her name in most of the typical ina-roles, known more for her coloratura...