Stravinsky (1882-1971) - Requiem Canticles, Abraham and Isaac, Duo Concertant, etc : R.Craft / Philharmonia, J.Frautschi(Vn)Denk(P)etc - Import CD

Credits:

Schumann, R.

Description:

This is the 12th collection of Stravinsky's works supervised by Robert Kraft, a composer and conductor who was a close student of Stravinsky (1882-1971) and a friend of Schoenberg in his later years. The 12th collection of Stravinsky's works includes the "Concerto Duet" with its contrasting sounds of violin and piano, the "Sonata for Two Pianos" written in exile in the United States with Russia in mind, the "Requiem Canticle" performed at Stravinsky's funeral, and the dramatic "Abraham and Isaac" with its Biblical motifs, Lamentations, one of Stravinsky's most moving works. The Blue Bird," an arrangement of Tchaikovsky's work, and a wide variety of other pieces. The instrumental pieces are of course wonderful, but the large-scale works are outstanding. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Duo Concertant for Violin and Piano: Cantilene
2.Duo Concertant for Violin and Piano: Eclogue 1
3.Duo Concertant for Violin and Piano: Eclogue 2
4.Duo Concertant for Violin and Piano: Gigue
5.Duo Concertant for Violin and Piano: Dithyramb
6.Sonata for Two Pianos
7.Sonata for Two Pianos
8.Sonata for Two Pianos
9.Requiem Canticles: Prelude
10.Requiem Canticles: Exaudi
11.Requiem Canticles: Dies Irae
12.Requiem Canticles: Tuba Mirum
13.Requiem Canticles: Interlude
14.Requiem Canticles: Rex Tremendae
15.Requiem Canticles: Lacrimosa
16.Requiem Canticles: Libera Me
17.Requiem Canticles: Postlude
18.Abraham and Isaac: A Sacred Ballad for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra
19.Elegie for Solo Viola
20.Bluebird Pas de Deux: Adagio
21.Bluebird Pas de Deux: Variation 1
22.Bluebird Pas de Deux: Variation 2
23.Bluebird Pas de Deux: Coda - Con moto