Description

GEORGY BAKLANOV (GEORGES BAKLANOFF) (ALFONS GEORGE BAKKIS) (RIGA, LATVIA, 23 DECEMBER, 1880 – BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 6 DECEMBER, 1938)

 

 

 

 

He was a distinguished baritone with a remarkable international career. After studying with Martin Petz in Kiev in 1900, he continued his vocal training under I. P. Pryanishnikov, who introduced him to Milan and the conductor Vittorio Vanza, who further refined his voice.

He made his opera debut in Kiev in 1904 as Amonasro in Aida, and subsequently toured with a private opera troupe in various cities. In 1905, he debuted at Sergei Zimin’s Opera Theatre as Demon in Rubinstein’s Demon.

From 1905 to 1909, he was a prominent member of the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre, appearing in 14 operas. In 1910, he performed at Covent Garden, London, and in 1911, he made a notable impression at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires and Paris.

His career continued to flourish with significant appearances at the Vienna Staatsoper, Komische Oper in Berlin, and in Monte Carlo, where he performed alongside notable artists such as Enrico Caruso and Salomea Kruszelnicka. He also made impactful appearances in Boston, Chicago, and New York.

From 1917 to 1928, he was a principal member of the Chicago Opera. His career spanned major cities including Milan, Budapest, Leipzig, Philadelphia, Warsaw, and more. Known for his extraordinary voice and dramatic talent, he was often compared to Battistini and excelled in both baritone and bass repertoires.

Baklanov’s contributions to opera included roles in the world premieres of Rachmaninov’s Francesca da Rimini and The Miserly Knight. After his performing career, he lived in Berlin and then Basel until his death.

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Amleto (Thomas) Brindisi 7028M 49452 Columbia, New York 1918

Amleto (Thomas) Nega se puoi la luce (w. Lipkovska) 054476 736m Gramophone, Wien 1914-01-08

Ballo in maschera (Verdi) Eri tu 2-052157 C22875-1 Victor, Camden NJ 1919-05-27

Ballo in maschera (Verdi) Eri tu 03433 1973A Vox

Ballo in maschera (Verdi) Eri tu 052425 733m Gramophone, Wien 1914-01-08

Boris Godounov (Moussorgsky) Ich hab’ erreicht das Höchste (Ru) O-7726 xxB8399 Odeon, Berlin 1929-09-26

Boris Godounov (Moussorgsky) Leb’ wohl mein Sohn (Ru) O-7726, xxB8400 Odeon, Berlin 1929-09-26

Boris Godounov (Moussorgsky) Recitativ and aria, pt 1 O-25809 Qu487 Odeon (el)

Boris Godounov (Moussorgsky) Recitativ and aria, pt 2 O-25809 Qu488 Odeon (el)

Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky) Monologue of Boris – I have attained the highest power (part I) DECCA G-20415-A QU 487

Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky) Monologue of Boris – I have attained the highest power (part II) DECCA G-20415-B QU 488

Burlaki O. 236507 a. Ro 1180 Odeon

Carmen (Bizet) Votre toast A5272 30619 Columbia, New York 1911

Carmen (Bizet) Votre toast 2-032041 C22876-3 Victor, Camden NJ 1919-05-27

Carmen (Bizet) Votre toast 3-22595 2702r G&T, Tiflis

Carmen (Bizet) Votre toast 022343 737m Gramophone, Wien 1914-01-08

Damnation de Faust (Berlioz) Voici des roses 7-32020, DA467 HMV 1919

Demon (Rubinstein) Accursed world 3-22589 2695’r G&T, Tiflis