Stravinsky Conducts Histoire du soldat Suite; Pulcinella Suite

by Igor Stravinsky

Stravinsky Conducts Histoire du soldat Suite; Pulcinella Suite cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 May 1968
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:36
  • Community rating: 4.26/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This recording offers an invaluable historical document of Igor Stravinsky conducting two of his most significant neoclassical suites. His precise, highly rhythmic direction provides definitive insight into the angular phrasing and sparse orchestration intended by the composer.

Genres

Descriptors: Modern, suite, instrumental, witty, classic, orchestral, chamber

Tracklist

  1. The Soldier's Tale Suite: I. The Soldier's March (1:38)
  2. The Soldier's Tale Suite: II. Airs by a Stream (2:28)
  3. The Soldier's Tale Suite: III. Pastorale (2:36)
  4. The Soldier's Tale Suite: IV. The Royal March (2:38)
  5. The Soldier's Tale Suite: V. The Little Concert (2:58)
  6. The Soldier's Tale Suite: VI. Three Dances: Tango - Waltz - Ragtime (5:50)
  7. The Soldier's Tale Suite: VII. The Devil's Dance (1:24)
  8. The Soldier's Tale Suite: VIII. Great Chorale (2:28)
  9. The Soldier's Tale Suite: IX. Triumphal March of the Devil (2:09)
  10. Pulcinella Suite: I. Sinfonia (Ouverture). Allegro moderato (1:56)
  11. Pulcinella Suite: II. Serenata. Larghetto (3:04)
  12. Pulcinella Suite: IIIa. Scherzino (1:45)
  13. Pulcinella Suite: IIIb. Allegro (1:02)
  14. Pulcinella Suite: IIIc. Andantino (1:17)
  15. Pulcinella Suite: IV. Tarantella (1:13)
  16. Pulcinella Suite: V. Toccata. Allegro (0:55)
  17. Pulcinella Suite: VI. Gavotta con due variazioni. Allegro moderato - Var. I. Allegretto - Var. II. Allegro pi霉 tosto moderato (4:16)
  18. Pulcinella Suite: VII. Vivo (1:37)
  19. Pulcinella Suite: VIIIa. Minuetto. Molto moderato (2:07)
  20. Pulcinella Suite: VIIIb. Finale. Allegro assai (2:06)

Credits

  • Igor Stravinsky - primary artist, conductor, composed by
  • Columbia Chamber Ensemble - primary artist, ensemble
  • Richard Kelley Jr. - soloist, bass
  • Don Christlieb - soloist, bassoon
  • Roy D'Antonio - soloist, clarinet
  • Charles Brady - soloist, cornet
  • William Kraft - soloist, percussion
  • Robert Marsteller - soloist, trombone
  • John McClure - producer

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