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Donald Macleod explores the period of Stravinsky's evolution as a composer in which he seemed to look backwards to more classical forms.
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Igor Stravinsky, today exploring the period of Stravinsky's evolution as a composer in which he seemed to look backwards to more classical forms. He was also beginning a life as a more deliberate performer: his 'expressionless' music becoming a vehicle in which he could express himself.
Pulcinella (Overture)
London Sinfonietta
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Mavra: Russian Song (arr for cello & piano)
Christian-Pierre La Marca, cello
Lise de la salle, piano
Octet (2nd movement)
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Mark Scatterday, director
Symphony of Psalms
Monteverdi Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Concerto in E flat major 'Dumbarton Oaks'
NDR Symphony Orchestra
Gunter Wand, conductor
Produced in Cardiff by Martin Williams
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Igor Stravinsky
Pulcinella Suite (Overture)
Orchestra: London Sinfonietta. Conductor: Esa‐Pekka Salonen.- SMK47628.
- SMK47628.
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Igor Stravinsky
Chanson Russe
Performer: Christian-Pierre La Marca. Performer: Lise de la Salle.- 19075809622.
- 19075809622.
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Igor Stravinsky
Wind Octet (2nd movement)
Ensemble: Eastman Wind Ensemble. Conductor: Mark Scatterday.- AVIE:AV2277.
- AVIE.
- 2.
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Igor Stravinsky
Symphony of Psalms
Choir: Monteverdi Choir. Conductor: Sir John Eliot Gardiner. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.- E4576162.
- E4576162.
- 5.
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Igor Stravinsky
Concerto in E flat (Dumbarton Oaks)
Performer: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Günter Wand.- BMG Classics / RD60827.
- BMG Classics / RD60827.
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Broadcasts
- Wed 8 May 201912:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 7 Apr 202112:00BBC Radio 3
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