Spi, Mladenets Moy Prekrasny The Cossack Lullaby

Here the great poetry of Russia meets the folk cradle. The words are by Mikhail Lermontov — his Cossack Lullaby of 1838 — and over time they melted into the oral tradition until the song belonged to everyone. A mother sings by the cradle while the clear moon keeps watch: fairy tales are promised, a song is offered, and the whole world seems to hold its breath under the starry sky. It remains one of the most loved lullabies in the Russian language.

Vocal coach tip. Aim for a perfect legato. The voice should flow like a slow river, never forcing the transitions, staying in a warm middle-low register that feels like protection.