Symphony of Psalms; Symphony in Three Movements; Symphonies of Wind Instruments

by Igor Stravinsky / Berliner Philharmoniker / Pierre Boulez

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: International
  • Length: 51:52
  • Community rating: 4.09/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Guided by Pierre Boulez's exacting, analytical baton, this acclaimed recording highlights the legendary Russian composer's profound neoclassical and religious works. The pristine interplay between the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Rundfunkchor Berlin magnificently captures the stark, deeply spiritual austerity of the 'Symphony of Psalms'.

Genres

Descriptors: Modern, orchestral, christian, acoustic, polyphonic, avant-garde, choral, symphonic, spirituality, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Symphonies of Wind Instruments, K36 (9:16)
  2. Symphony of Psalms, K52: I. Exaudi orationem meam, Domine (Psalm 39) (3:11)
  3. Symphony of Psalms, K52: II. Expectans expectavi Dominum (Psalm 40) (6:07)
  4. Symphony of Psalms, K52: III. Alleluia, laudate Dominum (Psalm 150) (10:38)
  5. Symphony in 3 Movements, K73: I. [Allegro]. Crotchet = 160 (9:56)
  6. Symphony in 3 Movements, K73: II. Andante – Interlude. L'istesso tempo – (6:37)
  7. Symphony in 3 Movements, K73: III. Con moto (6:05)

Credits

  • Igor Stravinsky - primary artist, composed by
  • Pierre Boulez - primary artist, conductor

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