Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Heroism (Monologue for baritone) 1990.

Piano - Oleg Boshnyakovich. Studio recording. P. I. Tchaikovsky ( ) Lyrics by A. Homyakov There is heroism in battle, There is heroism in struggle, But the highest heroism lies in patience, In love and in prayer. If your heart is sickened by the evil of people, or if you are under constraint as if bound in chains of steel, If earthly sorrows Stuck into the soul with a sting, With faith vigorous and courageous Strive for heroic achievement! Heroism has wings And on these you will be borne up Easily, effortlessly, Above the gloom of the earth, Above the roof of the dark prison, Above blind malice, Above the yells and screams Of the proud rabble. Пётр Ильич Чайковский А.С. Хомяков