The favourite tunes of Nicholas II and his family – Part 2

This second video features another tune, which was apparently a favourite of Emperor Nicholas II and his Family. Click on the image above to listen to Я ехала домой / I was on my way home, a romanice, which tells us a short story through the eyes of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna’s heart. [Duration: 3 minutes, 11 seconds]

The romance “I Was on my way home”, composed by Marie Poiret in 1901 or 1905, is about the love and tenderness of a woman’s heart. The romance became very famous and was part of the repertoire of many performers of the time, including Alexander Vertinsky, Keto Dzhaparidze, Rada Volshaninova, Alla Bayanova among others.

Maria Yakovlevna Poiret (1864-1933) was a Russian dramatic actress, journalist, poet, writer and composer. Her fame has reached our time as the author of several romances, including “I was on my way home”. She also wrote the lyrics to such tunes as “Swan Song”, “I Don’t Want to Die”, as well as to the music of other composers.

NOTE: the translation is not perfect, but it will give you the gist of the lyrics – ENJOY!

I was going home, my soul was full

Unclear for myself, some kind of new happiness.

It seemed to me that everyone with such a fate,

They looked at me with such affection.

I was on my way home… Two-horned moon

I looked out of the windows of the boring car.

The distant annunciation of the morning bells

He sang in the air like a gentle string…

I was driving home, I was thinking about you,

My thought was anxiously both confused and torn.

A sweet slumber touched my eyes.

Oh, if only I had never woken up again…

Set against the background of this romance are a number of images depicting Empress Alexandra Feodorovna riding on the Imperial Train [these images have been photoshopped]. In addition are vintage photos of Nicholas and Alexandra. The vocals of this haunting romance is performed by the popular contemporary Russian singer Irina Krutova. The video was created by Irina Koroteeva (Moscow).

NOTE: Stay tuned for additional videos, featuring more favourite tunes of Nicholas II and his family.

More favourite tunes of Nicholas II and his family:

Part 1 – “Утро туманное” (Misty Morning)

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