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Tarfumes.com - Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms/Symphony in 3 Movements
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Manufacturer: CBS
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0074644243420
Label: CBS
Manufacturer: CBS
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: CBS
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Studio: CBS
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Stravinsky was seldom the best conductor of his own music, but this disc of his three symphonies is an exception. In the first place, none of them are all that difficult to conduct--at least compared to some of his earlier works--and he seems to have been in particularly good form throughout these recording sessions. He gets a particularly enthusiastic response from his Canadian forces in the Symphony of Psalms--one of this century's great choral masterworks, and seems to really enjoy the neo-classical elegance of the Symphony in C. Of all of the individual releases from Sony's complete Stravinsky edition, this one has pride of place. --David Hurwitz
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Summary: Stravinsky shines
Comment: Years ago I purchased a similarly titled CD only to discover that it was a copy off a record! No such shamery hear - the recording is clear and lucid and you get the full impact of Igor's incredible voicings and orchestrations. As a fellow composer and sound engineer involved in the recording of my own pieces for film, radio and television I live in this world of classical and orchestral recordings. Finally, a detailed and balanced recording of arguably one of the most important classical composers ever. Higly recommended.
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Summary: Emotional Music of Great Composer, Adequate Conductor
Comment: Stravinksy was certainly passionate about his music and world's happenings, here exhibited by Symphony in Three Movements composed around world events of 40's.
Symphony in C was done during time of great illness for the composer, yet he persevered under commission.
Finally the Symphony of Psalms, based on his coming to faith in latter life, which is based around Psalm 150 and here energetically performed by Canadian choir. His choice of Latin is spot on I believe, giving an aura of poetic movement and grandeur to the piece. The allegro is favorite, with its vision of Elijah's chariot climbing after the swinging low descent.
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Summary: About as Good as Stravinsky (the composer) gets.
Comment: After listening to several of his 'classical period' stuff, especially his operas, I was really pleased to listen to these works which contain elements which made his ballets the great works they are. Being a sucker for choral works, I especially liked the Symphonie of Psalms. Hurray for CD's of classic recordings.
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Summary: A prized recording
Comment: Igor Stravinsky conducts three of his own masterpieces in this compilation of recordings from the 1960's. SYMPHONY IN THREE MOVEMENTS was inspired by wartime newsreels. The vitriolic outer movements show definite jazz and big-band influence - which the CBC orchestra glories in - while the second movement is of a classical tranquility and grace. The elegant SYMPHONY IN C was meant as a tribute to Haydn and Bach; but the haunting, unresolved bitonal chord that dissolves into silence in the end makes the work quintessentially modern. And the SYMPHONY OF PSALMS, one of the great religious works of the 20th century, is heavenly music; Stravinsky and his forces give it an austere reading of almost chamber-music clarity. These performances leave nothing to be desired. This CD has become one of my most prized recordings.
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Summary: Essential
Comment: Who better to interpret a composer's music than the composer himself? This CD is an excellent introduction to these 20th-century masterworks. THREE MOVEMENTS bristles with explosive energy and PSALMS is austere and perfectly controlled, the lines of polyphony in the second movement coming through with extraordinary clarity. Not only is this a great recording, but it is an important historical document which tells us how Stravinsky intended these works to sound. As such, it could be an important reference to other conductors. I enjoyed this recording very much and I highly recommend it.
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