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Jurowski Conducts Stravinsky - CD Music

by Igor Stravinsky
label: London Philharmonic Orchestra, July of 2022 ‧
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ALIGNMENT


Disco 1
01 - I. Allegro Moderato
02 - II. Scherzo. Allegretto
03 - III. Largo
04 - IV. Finale. Allegro Molto
05 - The Shepherdess
06 - The Faun
07 - The River
08 - Scherzo Fantastique, Op. 3
09 - Funeral Song, Op. 5

Disco 2
01 - Introduction
02 - The Magic Garden of Kashchei
03 - Appearance of the Firebird Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch
04 - Dance of the Firebird
05 - Prince Ivan Captures the Firebird
06 - Supplication of the Firebird
07 - The Princess' Game With the Golden Apples
08 - Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch
09 - Daybreak - Ivan Tsarevitch Enters Into Kashchei's Palace
10 - Dance of Kashchei's Followers Under the Spell of the Firebird
11 - Infernal Dance of All Kashchei's Subjects
12 - Lullaby (The Firebird)
13 - Kashchei's Awakening - Kashchei's Death - Profound Darkness
14 - Disappearance of Kashchei's Palace and Magic Spells - The Petrified Warriors Return to Life
15 - Introduction
16 - The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls
17 - Ritual of Abduction
18 - Spring Rounds
19 - Ritual of the River Tribes
20 - Procession of the Sage
21 - The Sage
22 - Dance of the Earth
23 - Introduction
24 - Mystic Circles of the Young Girls
25 - Glorification of the Chosen One
26 - Evocation of the Ancestors
27 - Ritual Action of the Ancestors
28 - Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)

Jurowski Conducts Stravinsky - CD

by Igor Stravinsky

Property Description
label: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Release Date: July of 2022
Dimensions: 125 x 140 x 8 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Classic > Classic
EAN: 5060096760351
Duration (m): 146.56
Number of disks: 1
Format: CD / Album

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky was one of the most influential composers of the twentieth century, born on June 17, 1882 in Oranienbaum (now Lomonosov), Russia, and died on April 6, 1971 in New York, United States. Stravinsky is widely recognized for his innovation and ability to transform the classical music landscape through his works, which often challenged the musical conventions of his time.

Stravinsky gained international notoriety with his collaboration with the Ballets Russes, a ballet company directed by Sergei Diaghilev. It was for this company that he composed three of his most famous works: The Firebird (1910), Petrushka (1911) and The Rite of Spring (1913). The Rite of Spring, in particular, caused great controversy at its premiere in Paris due to its dissonant and complex rhythmic music, as well as Vaslav Nijinsky's innovative choreography. This work is often cited as a milestone in the history of music and a turning point in modern music.

Throughout his career, Stravinsky demonstrated an incredible capacity for adaptation and reinvention. He went through several distinct stylistic phases, including the use of neoclassical styles in the 1920s and 1930s, where he drew inspiration from the music of the past, especially from the Baroque and Classical periods. Works such as the Symphony of Psalms (1930) and Pulcinella (1920) exemplify this neoclassical period.

In the last phase of his life, Stravinsky embraced serialism, a technique associated with composers such as Arnold Schoenberg, which involves the use of twelve-tone series. His work Agon (1957) is an example of this phase, showing his ability to assimilate new compositional techniques.

In addition to being a prolific composer, Stravinsky was also a respected conductor and author of several writings on music. He left an indelible mark on twentieth-century music, not only through his compositions, but also through his influence on other composers and musicians. His ability to constantly innovate while maintaining an emotional and intellectual depth in his music has earned him a place as one of the most important figures in the history of classical music.

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