Ildar Abdrazakov sings Massenet’s Élégie

Song: Élégie Composer: Jules Massenet Lyrics: (original); Russian text by unknown author Singer: Ildar Abdrazakov (bass) Conductor: Valery Gergiev Event: Gala at the International Music Festival “Shalyapin. “ in Kazan, Russia July 2013 Oh sweet spring-times of green years past; Now you are gone forever. I no longer see the blue sky; No longer hear the bird’s joyful singing You took my happiness with you, my love; When you went away! In vain Spring returns, For the bright sun fled with you; The happy days are gone. My heart is heavy and sad; Everything has forever withered.