Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Igor Stravinsky with this captivating album, released on March 1, 2016, by Praga Digitals. This collection is a testament to Stravinsky's enduring influence on classical and neoclassical music, featuring a blend of orchestral masterpieces that showcase his innovative compositions and profound musical storytelling.
The album opens with "Apollon musagète," a ballet in two scenes that beautifully captures the mythological tale of Apollo and the Muses. Each movement, from "The Birth of Apollo" to the grand "Apotheosis," is a journey through Stravinsky's intricate and evocative orchestration. Following this, "Orpheus," a ballet in three scenes, delves into the tragic and mythical story of Orpheus, with movements like "Pas des Furies" and "Apothéose" that are both haunting and majestic.
"Ode, Elegiacal Chant in Three Parts" offers a more reflective and somber tone, with sections like "Eulogy" and "Epitaph" that are deeply moving. The album concludes with "Fireworks, Op. 4" and the traditional "Song of the Volga Boatmen," adding a dynamic and rhythmic finale to this rich musical experience.
Performed by the renowned Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Yevgeny Mravinsky, this album is a must-listen for both longtime admirers of Stravinsky and those new to his work. With a total duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, it's a comprehensive exploration of Stravinsky's genius, offering a blend of balletic grandeur, mythological depth, and orchestral brilliance.
2022 Little Tribeca2016 Praga Digitals
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Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 1: I. The Birth of ApolloIgor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: II. Variation of Apollo (Apollo and the Muses)Igor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: III. Pas d'action (Apollo and the Three Muses)Igor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: IV. Variation of Calliope (The Alexandrine)Igor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: V. Variation of PolyhymniaIgor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: VI. Variation of TerpsichoreIgor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: VII. Variation of ApolloIgor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes, Scene 2: VIII. Pas de deux (Apollo and Terpsichore)Igor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes: IX. Coda (Apollo and the Muses)Igor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Apollon musagète, Ballet music in Two Scenes: X. ApotheosisIgor Stravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 1: I. OrpheusIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 1: II. Air de danseIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 1: III. L'Ange de la mort et sa danseIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 1: IV. InterludeIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: I. Pas des FuriesIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: II. Air de danseIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: III. Pas d'actionIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: IV. Pas de deuxIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: V. InterludeIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 2: VI. Pas d'actionIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Orpheus, ballet in three scenes, Scene 3: ApothéoseIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Ode, Elegiacal Chant in Three Parts: I. EulogyIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Ode, Elegiacal Chant in Three Parts: II. EclogueIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
Ode, Elegiacal Chant in Three Parts: III. EpitaphIgor Stravinsky, USSR Symphony Orchestra
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