Igor Stravinsky's "Stravinsky: Threni & Requiem Canticles" is a captivating exploration of the composer's later choral works, released in 2016 under the Phi label. This 47-minute journey through classical and neoclassical compositions is brought to life by the Royal Flemish Philharmonic and Collegium Vocale Gent, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe. The album features a powerful rendition of Stravinsky's "Anthem 'The Dove Descending Breaks the Air'" along with his profound settings of biblical texts in "Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae" and the hauntingly beautiful "Requiem Canticles." Each track is a testament to Stravinsky's mastery of orchestral and choral arrangements, offering a rich tapestry of sound that is both moving and intellectually stimulating. This collection is a must-listen for fans of classical music, particularly those interested in the neoclassical style and the intricate, expressive works of Igor Stravinsky.
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Tracks
Anthem "The Dove Descending Breaks the Air"Igor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae: Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae: IncipitIgor Stravinsky, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Christina Landshamer, Ewa Wolak
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae: Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae: De elegia primaIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Maximilian Schmitt, Magnus Staveland
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae, De elegia tertia: I. QuerimoniaIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Maximilian Schmitt, Magnus Staveland, Florian Boesch, David Soar
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae, De elegia tertia: II. Sensus speiIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Christina Landshamer, Ewa Wolak, Maximilian Schmitt, Magnus Staveland, Florian Boesch, David Soar
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae, De elegia tertia: III. SolaciumIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Christina Landshamer, Ewa Wolak, Maximilian Schmitt, Florian Boesch, David Soar
Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae, De elegia quinta: Threni, Id est lamentationes Jeremiae Prophetae, De elegia quinta: Oratio Jeremiae ProphetaeIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Christina Landshamer, Ewa Wolak, Maximilian Schmitt, Magnus Staveland, Florian Boesch, David Soar
Requiem canticles: I. PraeludiumIgor Stravinsky, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Requiem canticles: II. ExaudiIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Requiem canticles: III. Dies iraeIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Requiem canticles: IV. Tuba mirumIgor Stravinsky, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Florian Boesch
Requiem canticles: V. InterludiumIgor Stravinsky, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Requiem canticles: VI. Rex tremendaeIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Requiem canticles: VII. LacrimosaIgor Stravinsky, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Ewa Wolak
Requiem canticles: VIII. Libera meIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe, Elisabeth Rapp, Marlen Herzog, Tom Phillips, Philipp Kaven
Requiem canticles: IX. PostludiumIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Philippe Herreweghe
Da Pacem DomineIgor Stravinsky, Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe