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Works of Igor Stravinsky

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StudioSony Classics
Release DateJuly 23, 2007
UPC Code886971031126
 

About Works of Igor Stravinsky

2007 Issue of 22 CDs Filled with the Works of the Great Composer Drawn from the Vaults of Columbia Records. Album Details

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. Introduction
  2. Scene 1. Kashchei's enchanted garden
  3. Scene 1. The Firebird appears, pursued by Ivan Tsarevich
  4. Scene 1. Dance of the Firebird
  5. Scene 1. Ivan Tsarevich captures the Firebird
  6. Scene 1. The Firebird's entreaty
  7. Scene 1. The appearance of the thirteen enchanted princesses
  8. Scene 1. The princesses' game with apples of gold
  9. Scene 1. The sudden appearance of Ivan Tsarevich
  10. Scene 1. The Princesses' Round
  11. Scene 1. Dawn (Ivan Tsarevich enters Kashchei's palace)
  12. Scene 1. The sound of enchanted bells; monsters appear, Kashchei's guards, and take Ivan Tsarevitch
  13. Scene 1. The arrival of Kaschchei the Immortal
  14. Scene 1. Kashchei's dialogue with Ivan Tsarevich
  15. Scene 1. The princesses intercede
  16. Scene 1. The appearance of the Firebird
  17. Scene 1. Kashchei's followers dance under the Firebird's spell
  18. Scene 1. Infernal dance of Kaschei's subjects
  19. Scene 1. Lullaby (The Firebird)
  20. Scene 1. Kashchei awakens
  21. Scene 1. Death of Kaschei - profound darkness
  22. Scene 2. Kashchei's spells are broken; his palace disappears, the stone knight returns to life, joy
Disc 2
  1. Scene 1. No. 1. The Shrove-tide Fair
  2. Scene 1. No. 2. The Crowds
  3. Scene 1. No. 3. The Charlatan's Booth
  4. Scene 1. No. 4. Russian Dance
  5. Scene 2. Petrushka's Room
  6. Scene 3. No. 1. The Moor's Room
  7. Scene 3. No. 2. Dance of the Ballerina
  8. Scene 3. No. 3. Waltz (Ballerina and Moor)
  9. Scene 4. No. 1. The Shrove-tide Fair (near evening)
  10. Scene 4. No. 2. Dance of the Wet Nurses
  11. Scene 4. No. 3. Dance of the Peasant and the Bear
  12. Scene 4. No. 4. Dance of the Gypsy Girls
  13. Scene 4. No. 5. Dance of the Coachmen and Grooms
  14. Scene 4. No. 6. The Masqueraders
  15. Scene 4. No. 7. Conclusion (Petrushka's Death)
  16. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Introduction
  17. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, The Augurs of Spring (Dance of the Young Girls)
  18. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Mock Abduction
  19. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Spring Round Dances
  20. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Games of the Rival Tribes
  21. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Procession of the Wise Elder
  22. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Adoration of the Earth (The Wise Elder)
  23. Part One: The Adoration of the Earth, Dance of the Earth
  24. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Introduction
  25. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Mystical Circles of the Young Girls
  26. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Glorification of the Chosen Victim
  27. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Summoning of the Ancestors
  28. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Ritual of the Ancestors
  29. Part Two: The Sacrifice, Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen Victim)
Disc 3
  1. Part One, Scene 1. The Bride's Chamber
  2. Part One, Scene 2. At the Bridegroom's
  3. Part One, Scene 3. The Bride's Departure
  4. Part Two, Scene 4. The Wedding Feast
  5. The Soldier's March
  6. Scene 1. Airs by a Stream
  7. Scene 2. Pastorale
  8. Scene 2. The Royal March
  9. Scene 2. The Little Concert
  10. Scene 2. Three Dances (Tango, Waltz , Ragtime)
  11. Scene 2. The Devil's Dance
  12. Scene 2. The Great Chorale
  13. Scene 2. Triumphal March of the Devil
Disc 4
  1. Scene 1. The Birth of Apollo. Largo - Allegro - Tempo 1
  2. Scene 2. Variation d'Apollon (Apollon et les Muses)
  3. Pas d'action (Apollon et les trois Muses: Calliope, Polymnie, et Terpsichore) Moderato
  4. Scene 2. Variation de Calliope (l'Alexandrin) Allegretto
  5. Scene 2. Variation de Polymnie. Allegro
  6. Scene 2. Variation de Terpsichore. Allegretto
  7. Scene 2. Variation d'Apollon. Lento
  8. Scene 2. Pas de deux (Apollon et Terpsichore) Adagio
  9. Scene 2. Coda (Apollon et les Muses) Vivo - Tempo sostenuto - Agitato
  10. Scene 2. Apothéose. Largo et tranquillo
  11. Pas de quatre
  12. Double Pas de quatre
  13. Triple Pas de quatre
  14. Prélude
  15. First Pas de trois. Saraband Step
  16. First Pas de trois. Gaillarde
  17. First Pas de trois. Coda
  18. First Pas de trois. Interlude
  19. Second Pas de trois. Bransle simple
  20. Second Pas de trois. Bransle gay
  21. Second Pas de trois. Bransle double
  22. Second Pas de trois. Interlude
  23. Second Pas de trois. Pas de deux
  24. Second Pas de trois. Coda
  25. Second Pas de trois. Four Duos
  26. Second Pas de trois. Four trios
  27. First Deal
  28. Second Deal
  29. Third Deal
Disc 5
  1. Introduction
  2. Danses (Corps de ballet & Ballerine)
  3. Pantomime
  4. Pas de deux
  5. Pantomime
  6. Variations: Danseur & Ballerine
  7. Pantomime
  8. Danses (Corps de ballet)
  9. Apothéose
  10. Adagio
  11. Variation 1
  12. Variation 2
  13. Coda
  14. Scene 1. Prologue
  15. Scene 2. A Village Fête
  16. Scene 3. At the Mill
  17. Scene 3. Pas de deux
  18. Scene 3. Adagio
  19. Scene 3. Variation
  20. Scene 3. Coda
  21. Scene 3. Scene
  22. Scene 4. Épilogue: The Lullaby of the Land beyond Time and Place

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (14 reviews)

rating: 5 Quotea revelation!Quote
This is really a-must-have. One of the most significant composers of 20th century, Igor Stravinsky and almostly complete works with his own performances. All the records between 1950-60's, except some chamber and solo piano music performed by composer and recorded monorual in 30's. All the records' sound quality are really great, like alive. The orchestras are: Columbia Symphony Orchestra (based on Holywood), CBC Symphony Orchestra (Canadian). There are many brilliant soloists such like Isaac Stern, Charles Rosen, Shirley Verrett, Cathy Berberian (the wife of Berio), Philippe Entremont, in Les Noces four pianos are: Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss, Roger Sessions! The dream-cast!

This set includes so many works, which they're not so famous, but very interesting. When I bought that set, I listen for first time The Flood. That work is one of the lastest musics of the master and written in 12-tone system, but it has very amazing moments. And his very last work, Requiem Canticles, such a dramatic and desolate music. But there are some brilliant and funny music just like Circus-Polka, which there is a quote to Schubert wonderfully, and Jeu de cartes, which is very colourful ballet. And this box set includes definitive readings of majestic Oedipus Rex, his three symphonies, and some rehearsal sketches, which are very interesting.

Highly recommended. September 19, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteThe Bargain of 2007Quote
I consider this releasecompilation to be the greatest classical bargain of 2007-a year of many complete issues such as Bach and Mozart on Brilliant classics(before 07).
Stravinsky is the conductor for almost all the performances with the CBS orchestra and, though recorded in the early to late 60's, the sound is spectacular. I am listening to disc 1(for the tenth time) and still love the ambience of old tape recordings(which I find far superior to much of today's DDD and DSD. I will take warmth, substance, and presence over clinical precision and unrealistic detail any day of the week.
Much of the works here are the performances of said works. Of course the rite of spring has been reproduced about as many times as the bible, so it is difficult to say this is the finest, but it is one of the best and with Stravinsky at the helm takes on an air of authority.
I must say I have never enjoyed a Firebird as much as this complete version on disc one.
Again the sound is absolutely incredible. I am listening on a HarmanKardon surround set and it is spectularly detailed, yet full and believeable, like a real concert hall.
Bravo for this generous release and anyone, both new and familiar with Stravinsky need not think twice about purchasing this. Especially if you are new and would like to get the majority of his great works at one throw for the price of two new releases.
Bravo!!!!!!!! April 2, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteThe definition of "art" is Stravinsk;y's 20th Century legacyQuote
This is a "staple" for anyone owning a stereo
and a CD player.

It's a learning experience .... a bit of an acquired
taste, a "foreign language" that one has to learn, when
we only know our own language. It's complex. It's sometimes
intellectual. It's moody. It's fascinating from a sound
point of view, instrumentation. It's fresh. It's real. February 10, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteOutstanding reissue for everyone's classical collectionQuote
When Columbia (CBS) decided to record all the works of Stravinsky conducted by the composer, it became one of the most spoken about ventures during the 60s and 70s. I remember the vinyl box set and how I wished I had the extra money to acquire this set. Now Sony has remastered the sessions on CD. These are awesome performances of some of the greatest music written in the 20th Century. January 14, 2008

rating: 4 QuoteIncredible Value - Not to be MissedQuote
Previously a full set of all of Stravinsky's work was well over $200 and since that version is out of print, it sells for far more now. Where can you get 22 CDs of music for around $30? I am thrilled with this set, although there is just one small booklet with very little material in it. A nice plus is that each CD jacket does have the selections listed on the back. It's a cheapo cardboard box and the CDs are in paper sleeves, but what can one expect for around $30? If you have always wanted a full set of all Stravinsky's work without paying through the nose for it, this is the set for you. This set doesn't always contain the best interpretations of Stravinky's work, but most Stravinsky "fans" will buy copies of their favorites as well as owning this complete set. Includes some Stravinsky rehearsals too, as well as a clip of Stravinsky talking about the Rite of Spring. Includes some suites as well as the full work. January 2, 2008

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