Stravinsky Apollon musagète; Pulcinella suite
Stylish, lyrical readings of two of Stravinsky’s ballets from the ’20s
View record and artist detailsRecord and Artist Details
Composer or Director: Igor Stravinsky
Genre:
Orchestral
Label: Linn
Magazine Review Date: 1/2010
Media Format: Hybrid SACD
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
Stereo
DDD
Catalogue Number: CKD330
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Apollon musagète |
Igor Stravinsky, Composer
Alexander Janiczek, Violin Chamber Orchestra of Europe Igor Stravinsky, Composer |
Pulcinella |
Igor Stravinsky, Composer
Alexander Janiczek, Violin Chamber Orchestra of Europe Igor Stravinsky, Composer |
Author: Peter Dickinson
Apollo (1928) – Stravinsky preferred the shorter title – was written for Balanchine and represents pure ballet unencumbered by a narrative although the nine dances are related to episodes in the life of the Greek god. As in Pulcinella Stravinsky distorts Classical and Baroque idioms to his own idiosyncratic ends in a technique of masterly restraint. Less became more.
Stravinsky’s own recordings from the mid-1960s are rhythmically taut, as one might expect, but what comes over in these new recordings by the justly lauded Chamber Orchestra of Europe is the lyricism of Apollo. Stravinsky as a melodist? It’s a claim rarely made for him but this impeccable and stylish performance radiates melodic appeal devoid of sentimentality. Overall this is a most attractive release, an imaginative coupling and an excellent recording.
Discover the world's largest classical music catalogue with Presto Music.
Gramophone Digital Club
- Digital Edition
- Digital Archive
- Reviews Database
- Full website access
From £8.75 / month
SubscribeGramophone Full Club
- Print Edition
- Digital Edition
- Digital Archive
- Reviews Database
- Full website access
From £11.00 / month
Subscribe
If you are a library, university or other organisation that would be interested in an institutional subscription to Gramophone please click here for further information.