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Dear Master Kharitonov,
I want to send you a handwritten russian letter, but I don’t no how to do that, because I haven’t a PC for writing in russian -- can you give me an adress to send it to you? I’m so touched by your song “The long-range guns keep silent” -- there are my tears! I’m a german woman, learning russian language (and like it and the russian culture!) at school and was in Russia long years ago, had and lost friends there -- but my russian speaking is not so good now -- not enough to understand the words of this song (and there isn’t an russian text or an englisch translation), but I mean, its aubout memories of WW2 and the russian victims of it? I know, you lost your father there … and as a german people I had to feel guilty (I was born in 1949, but i think so)!
You are a very great singer and actor (I like some other songs too -- so the “Volga boatmen” -- I know Repin and the “Wandering artists” -- kanjeschno), but I’m feeling (I’ve seen your touchable video-greeting for fans), you are a man of human thinking too, who loves peace more than all! And we need peace between russian and german people too -- peace forever! So many THANKS, GREETINGS and GOOD WISHES from Germany to you and your family!!! Balschoje spassibo i wsjewo charoschewo!!! And please: Where can I send my handwrite russian letter (with some mistakes … ;-)))? Maybe per Email, if I can input a scanned manuscript, but it’s technical impossible there in that Commentstatus … sorry!)
Greetings and thank you to Mr. Kharitonov. May the Lord bless and keep you. What a magnificent voice you have!
And thank you to all the people who have made this website possible, sharing the joy and beauty and drama of his music.
As wonderful as the videos are, I was wondering: have there ever been any LP or CD recordings made of Mr. Kharitonov singing? (with or without the Alexandrov Chorus). It would be so excellent to be able to hear his voice on my stereo that could do it justice, rather than on my computer, which is only average. If there have been sound recordings made--whenever and wherever--would it be possible to post label and catalog number so I could search for them?
Thanks again and best wishes,
Patti
Mr. Kharitonov is, quite simply, one of the finest artists I have ever heard. To me, his recording of “The Cliff” (“утес”) is not merely peerless, it is definitive. He has one of the finest, most powerful and most versatile voices I have heard in nearly 20 years of listening to “classical” vocal music.
I do hope that, despite his advanced years, this exceptional artist will some day find it possible to make a trip to Britain. I for one would be happy to go almost anywhere in these isles, to hear the awe-inspiring power of Mr. Kharitonov’s voice at first hand.
I give my best wishes, both to you and to Mr. Kharitonov. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest male vocalists of our age. Long may he live!
Best wishes,
M. Jones
Thank you so very much for your warm words. All comments are shared with the artist, and he truly appreciates hearing from his fans. Unfortunately, he has been retired since 2006, which makes it all the more gratifying to know that there are still many people all over the world who enjoy his singing!
All the best to you!
Dear Mr. Kharitonov,
I am a new fan, having recently discovered your voice on YouTube. What a voice. What a voice. I don’t know a word of Russian, but I can sense what you’re saying by the way you put your heart and soul into your music.
With warm regards from the U.S.
Pandora
Thank you for your warm words, Pandora. We’re very glad to have you as a fan! By the way, many of the videos have English subtitles, and we have also included English lyrics on many of the video pages. Click the last button on the right on the video player’s tool bar to get the subtitles.
Best wishes to you!
Hello Mikhail and Leonid!
I first came across Russian music when I played “Song of the Volga Boatmen” in a brass ensemble and decided to check more into traditional Russian & Eastern European music. When I first saw & heard Mr. Kharitonov singing Ey Uhnem, I was almost blown away. What a terrific voice he has (and facial & body expression in “Dark-eyed Cossack Girl” ;))! The same applies for all the other songs I have listened to so far on YouTube. The Alexandrov Ensemble is a fantastic accompanying orchestra to the great voice of Mr. Kharitonov.
I am thinking of learning the Russian language, just as to better understand & follow these wonderful pieces of art.
I can’t thank you enough for your effort in keeping Mr. Kharitonov’s legacy alive and well!
Спасибо!
Ethan D.
Dear Ethan.
Thank you very much for your appreciative words! I will certainly share them with my father. It’s a pleasure to bring his work of art to all fans around the world!
Best of luck with your Russian studies!
Mikhail
Дорогой товарищ Леонид Михайлович ХАРИТОНОВ,
этот год я посещал Карелию и Кольский залив с мотоциклом -- я покупал пластинки ансамбля Alexandrow!
Я услышал неповторимую музыку так часто и в интернете находящееся в поиске много сведений!
… и тогда я слышал Ваш сильный голос “утес” и “Черноглазая Казачка”
Я буду ехать в следующем году к Волге с мотоциклом!
Я буду видеть всю реку! Все 3500 км!
И во всей поездке сопроводят меня ее большой голос!
я желаю Вам все всего хорошего, здоровье и длинную жизнь!
Радостное рождество и хороший Новый год -- желает мою семью и я от всего сердца!
Извините, пожалуйста, мой “Русский язык” не так хорошo! :o/
Harald Pelz Hofheim Deutschland
Dear, Harry!
Let me thank you for your very kind and interesting message and for all your New Year wishes! My name is Mikhail and I’m the artist’s younger son. I showed your letter to my father and he was very amazed that you made such a long way on your bike listening to the Alexandrov Ensemble! He was also so pleased to know that you plan to take his songs with you in your next journey along the Volga river! Wow, it’s going to be a long journey too!
We hope that it will be safe and interesting and that my father’s music will entertain you during your trip and will help you to understand the Russian culture much better! Let me wish you all the succes and implementation of all your great plans!
Hello! Let me first say that I am a great fan of Mr. Kharitonov’s rendition of ‘Volga Boatmen’, it’s by far one of my favorite versions of the song. Are the songs hosted on this website fair use/creative commons? I was thinking of using ‘Yo Heave Ho’ in a video. I saw all the songs available for download in the Music section and I haven’t seen any indicator that the songs were licensed or not, so I’d thought I’d ask just to be sure. I would give credit to Mr. Kharitonov in the video, of course. Please reply and let me know if I could use the song!
I have listed to many Russian soloists. They are all great. Mr. Kharitonov allows me not only to hear the song but with his physical presentation and facial expresions I live his songs. An fabulas voice. A great singer. Thank you Mr. Kharitonov.
Paul Posharow (A Kuban Cossack in USA)
Thank you, dear Paul, for your warm words! The site admin shares all comments with the artist himself, who is very appreciative of the many expressions of enjoyment and admiration for his work of art.
Best wishes to you!
Mr. Kharitonov,
I’m from Turkey, 25 years old, and i would like to say that i’ll live the rest of my life differently if i know that my words had reached you. Tough ironically, there’re no words to describe how i feel and what you mean to me.
I can only believe in a better future, if the people values and follows the examples like you. You have a statue in my heart, standing tall, and inspires me.
Thanks, many thanks for all you have done.
Dear Ceyhun!
Thank you very much for your comment. I’m very glad that my songs reach the hearts of people in so many different countries and make them so happy. I can honestly say that such comments like yours make me feel very satisfied and alive again. I want to wish you much happiness and peace and I hope that my modest work of art will keep entertaining you in the future as well! Bless you!
Leonid Kharitonov
The greatest bass-baritone in living memory! Truly inspirational
Gratitude from an old communist
Thank you most sincerely for such a high appraisal! Your gratitude is deeply appreciated.
Dear Sir,
It’s such a pleasure to listen to all your recordings. Your voice is so rich, beautiful, powerful and moving. Great vocal technic matches the musicality, charisma and intelligence. You are absolutely one of the greatest singers in the history. For me as an opera orchestra musician it would be an immense pleasuere and honour to accompany you.
All the best wishes!!!
Thank you very much for such a warm compliment! We are very glad for your appreciation and enjoyment of the artist’s work. Best wishes to you also, and much success in your musical career!
Thank you so much for bringing Mr. Kharitonov’s music to the internet for all to listen. Some truly beautiful songs and talent have come out of Russia and they never cease to amaze me. My father was a talented Baritone singer in the USA who admired your work from when he first heard your 1965 solo of the Volga Boatmen. The music that you sing is an inspiration to us all amid a world that lacks such discipline and skill in the fine arts.
Spasibo Mr. Kharitonov
Dear Scott.
It’s both an honor and our great pleasure to do so! It’s wonderful to know that people all over the world appreciate the artist and his work so highly! We consider the web site to be our small contribution toward world peace and understanding as well as a way to document and share the extraordinary career of the artist!
Best to you and your family!
Great singer, luve your songs and this site!
Thanks,
Frank from Holland
Dear Frank.
We’re so very glad to hear that! All comments are passed on to the singer by the site admins, and he really appreciates hearing from his fans!
Please visit again and keep in touch. Best wishes to you!
Hello!
Mr.Kharitonov,
We,Palyanochika had played some Russian-Soviet songs at Sendai city,7th Aug. We played ‘Kazachika”Vecher na reide”Dark night”Clanes”The holy lake-Baikal’,etc.
Some pictures that we took are here↓
http://photos.yahoo.co.jp/ph/ikuwajp/lst?&.dir=/4d22&.src=ph&.begin=1&.view=t&.order=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.co.jp/ph/ikuwajp/lst%3f%26.dir=/4d22%26.src=ph%26.view=t
Dear Polyanochka.
It’s wonderful to hear from you and also to hear about your recent performance! Is any of it uploaded to YouTube? We’d love to see the videos! Thank you for the link to the photos; they’re great. Keep up the singing!
Hello!!!
I just want to thank you again for your wonderful art and the marvelous human being you are. I hope God bless you and all your beloved ones with al kind of gifts, both spiritual and material, especially love, health and happiness.
Selene